Are antibacterial cleaners effective in disinfecting surfaces against the flu?
The flu virus can rest on surfaces like kitchen counters and doorknobs, and can easily be picked up by a hand and transferred to the eyes, mouth or nose, resulting in an infection. Like hand-washing, keeping a clean environment is important to stop the spread of the flu. When cleaning surfaces, use cleaners that have a detergent (for cleaning) and a disinfectant (for killing germs). Or you can clean the surface first with soap and water and then follow with a disinfectant, like chlorine bleach mixed with water. Important places to keep clean are doorknobs, refrigerator door handles, countertops and microwaves. It also helps to use sanitizer cloths to wipe down phones, remote controls and video game consoles. 6. Can getting the flu shot give a person the flu? No. Three killed virus types are used to make the flu vaccine for the seasonal flu. Since the flu viruses in the vaccine are dead, a person cannot get the flu from the flu shot. Some people do experience side effects from the shot
