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Hands must be clean for sanitiser to be effective There are “significant differences” between hand sanitiser and good old soap and...
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The “best” and “easiest” way to remove germs is with soap and water An excellent article sprang into life, inspired by a...
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Emphasis on parents and carers taking responsibility for youngsters’ wellbeing Children everywhere will inevitably fall ill from time to...
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