The Middle Distance

I used it when I worked medical. In spite of the gross feeling, it's actually easier on your skin than frequent washing, and we did sometimes deal with immunocompromised patients OR particularly virulent bacteria.

I've considered using it at conferences when I'm an exhibitor, because shaking hands with thousands of people from around the world is new-germ heaven. I'm not convinced it would help, though, since all that handshaking is usually combined with little sleep, bad food, late-night drinking, and air travel. I kinda think con crud is inevitable.

I'm not and never have been a germ-a-phobe or even a big hand washer, and have traditionally had a strong immune system, but as of two years ago I've started doing 4-8 conferences a year while running a start up. I have to say, it's been tough on the ol' white blood cells. Ugh.