As people try to stay healthy over the holidays — many people like to use hand sanitizer.
You will also find the dispensers are in malls, churches and schools.
But the Grey Bruce Health Unit is worried about the mis-use of hand sanitizers.
Hazard Manager Andrew Barton says it is particularly important to supervise the use of the sanitizer with young children.
He says it should be treated just like any other household product with kids.
Barton says — while it may taste unpleasant — the sanitizer could have adverse effects because of its high alcohol content.
Barton says if used properly — the sanitizer causes no issue of concern.
However Barton adds washing hands with soap is still the best prevention of germs.