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From: "Evelyn Cooper" <>
Subject: Re: [NYNIAGAR-FOLKS] Kim in Nebraska
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:22:32 -0400
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Beth -

I've been using plain old soap and water for years and often. One reason is
the antibacteria soaps are too expensive for my budget. Evelyn

----- Original Message -----
From: "Beth Fleischer" <>
To: <>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 2:20 PM
Subject: Re: [NYNIAGAR-FOLKS] Kim in Nebraska


> Hi Folks,
> As a bacteriologist, I'd like to warn you that studies have shown that
> antibacterial soaps, creams, etc, do nothing more than create supergerms
> that are more and more resistant to antibiotics. Studies have shown that
> ordinary soap and water is much more effective in protecting you against
> infection. Esp. important is NOT to touch your eyes with your hands
> because that is one route of infection that many people don't realize.
> So, the bottom line is, wash your hands, wash your hands often, just don't
> use the antibacterials. Beth Fleischer
>

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