These Are the Most Effective Ways to Avoid Getting a Cold This Season

Though washing hands with soap and water is the most effective way to prevent infections, a sink isn't always around when we need one. Try carrying a hand sanitizer, and make sure to choose one with at least 60 percent alcohol — less potent sanitizers won't eliminate germs as effectively. And don't waste your time with non-alcohol-based hand sanitizers: not only do they often fail to kill germs, but there is also evidence that they may cause microbes to develop resistance to the agent.