Gargle to Prevent Influenza

As a recent flu victim myself, it seems a little ironic that I had already planned to write this post before becoming ill. It’s as much a cultural lesson as it is vocabulary.

イソジンガーグル液7%の使用方法

イソジン ガーグルえき 7%の しようほうほう

How to use the 7% Isodine gargling liquid

I’m not quite sure whether this is the de-facto gargling liquid used in Japan other than water, but the stuff resembles the liquid I’ve seen in the past when working in a care home. Isodine is an iodine-based disinfectant liquid often used to kill germs in the throat to prevent colds and influenza.

目に入れないこと

めに いれないこと

Do not get in eyes


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One response to “Gargle to Prevent Influenza”

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    Anonymous

    1.” Please use for Gargling only.”
    2. “When using, please dilute the solution ahead of time.”

    I have to go, so I’ll figure out the 3rd one later. :)

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