Can mouthwash reduce the spread of COVID-19? SoCal doctor discusses what we know

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- As the United States waits for a coronavirus vaccine, a study suggests that an ingredient in mouthwash might help reduce the amount of COVID-19 in saliva.

Dr. Anthony Cardillo discussed the development in his latest Ask the Doctor session with Eyewitness News.
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Cardillo offered insight into the ingredient and what we know.

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"Until the real chemical trials are out demonstrating that it is effective - 100% - it's no harm for anyone to be using mouthwash every single day. It may help with the mask utilization that we're having," Cardillo said.

"I would recommend just using a daily mouthwash, whether it's Listerine or Cepacol, just to keep your general health OK, your oral health OK, but if it helps with coronavirus, that's an added benefit," he added.
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Cardillo also discussed concern from some pediatricians about vaccine testing for children.

Watch the video above for the full discussion.