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TRUE MYTH TRUE MYTH Spraying alcohol or chlorine solutions on one's whole body de- stroys SARS-CoV-2 No, actions as such do not inactivate viruses that are inside one's body already. It is just the opposite - spraying substances as such onto one's body may be hazardous for the mucous membrane, or the lips, causing irritation and damage. It shall be remembered that both the alcohol, as well as chlorine, could be used to disinfect cer- tain surfaces. Nonetheless, they shall be used in line with proper guidelines. Flu/pneumonia vaccines also protect one from COVID-19 No. No vaccine available on the market can protect you from the novel coronavirus. SARS-CoV-2 is an entirely new pathogen that needs a dedicated vaccine of its own. Even though flu and/or pneumococcal vaccination is not effective against COVID-19, vac- cines effective against respiratory diseases are recommended to protect one's health. TRUE MYTH UV disinfection lights can inactivate SARS-CoV-2 The UV light would inactivate viruses and bacteria, but only after continuous illumination for 6 to 8 hours, with the use of a proper, medical-grade light source. For that reason, the UV light shall not be used to disinfect hands or other parts of the skin. UV radiation may irritate, or even burn our skin. Furthermore, it causes DNA damage in the skin cells, and damage as such may mark the begin- ning of skin cancer, such as melanoma. Thus, we could lose more, in comparison with the potential benefits. ANALYSIS