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CHG is a surgical scrub which forms an invisible barrier on the skin and kills the influenza virus for multiple HOURS after washing with it.
Medical
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Veterinary Chlorhexidine Gluconate
(see the item links below)
The current H7N9 Bird Flu fear mongering may have some basis in fact, as evidenced by Congress' new taxation and massive over-funding of the Flu Vaccine Injury Trust Fund.
As such, we have identified Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG)
as the most unobtrusive and cost effective bird flu risk mitigation item to purchase before the pandemic panic begins. CHG has been around for nearly 60 years and is used as a surgical scrub, and infection control agent. It is also used in some dental rinses / mouth washes.
CHG is strongly attracted to the skin and mucous membranes. In essence, CHG forms an invisible glove that kills encapsulated viruses and a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi. It once required a prescription, but now is available over the counter. Outside of the medical industry, it is used by police and other first responders as a line of defense against picking up infections on the job.
Given the limited existing market for CHG, it will very quickly become unavailable once a concerned general public becomes aware of the product and the significant advantages it offers during a Flu pandemic.
Below we have listed several Amazon links to purchase Chlorohexidine Gluconate; the most common medical name-brand being Hibiclens. If you purchase through the links below we receive an advertising credit from Amazon, which helps offset website costs.
We have also listed veterinary sources for Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Based on the large number of dog deaths reported in China, we suspect that pets may be come a significant vector for the spread of H7N9 flu. Dogs (especially the nose and paw pads) may be exposed to the virus from bird droppings, other animal markings, and or direct contact with other dogs . If you have ever purchased a pet shampoo from your veterinarian it likely contained CHG. The gallon sized vet products shown below typical are used at 2 teaspoons per gallon of water as a shampoo; vets also use the product to clean and disinfect their examination rooms.
As always, it is wise to seek advice from one's doctor and/or vet prior to using any medicinal product.
Medical
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Veterinary Chlorhexidine Gluconate
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i just ordered some surgical masks and the surgical scrub hopefully will never need them but its better safe than sorry thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteI just bought some surgical masks and surgical wash as you suggested I hope I will never need them but its better safe than sorry. Just more items for the bunker. thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteJust remember there is a 2 year shelf life on the CHG. We've decided to use our CHG as a regular hand wash during the flu season, that maximizes its risk mitigation value.
DeleteCan humans use the veterinary GHC? It seems to be the most cost effective, if it's fine for human use.
ReplyDeleteCan humans use the veterinary CHG? It seems to be the most cost effective, if it's fine for human use.
ReplyDeletelabels say something like Veterinary use only, probably some sort of Federal Felony to use it against labeling. We use it for our pets and to clean up areas. In regards to cost, its about half the price of Hibiclens, but it is also half the strength. 2% vs 4%
DeleteWas also wondering if it was ok for humans to use the animal version too....I realize what the label says but will 2% still protect humans?
ReplyDeleteAvoiding the question of Human vs Animal, the link embedded in our write up points to a study that showed 2% CHG provided 6 hours worth of protection after use.
DeleteThere is a 2% CHG Surgical Scrub marketed for Humans, it goes under the brand name Bactoshield
We would expect that 4% CHG makes for a better antiseptic surgical scrub, as it should kill germs faster. We would expect to have to wash hands longer with 2% CHG to get the same effect. But once the washing is complete, the study linked in our post indicates 6 hours of protection.
I had purchased CHG awhile ago, but didn't know about the shelf life or its ability to form the invisible barrier. Thank you so much for enlightening me!
ReplyDeleteglad to help, the other 2 things to watch for is that it is heat sensitive (keep it below 104F), and using regular soap after CHG washes off the invisible protective barrier.
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