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Soap and water are flu fighters.
Consider for a moment the things your hands touch every day. Some germ magnets — like doorknobs and dollar bills — are more obvious than others. But there are worse culprits you might never have considered. Take the handle of your grocery cart, for instance. It’s got more germs that your typical portable restroom. And next time you want to avoid your sneezing co-worker, don’t think you’re safe retreating to your desk. Because if your desk is like the average workspace, it’s got more bacteria on it than a toilet seat in a public restroom. Luckily, you’ve got some strong weapons against these unavoidable germs: soap and water. That’s right – the easiest way to stay healthy this season is one of the oldest tricks in the book. Spend 15 seconds scrubbing after using the restroom, before eating, and before and after preparing food, and your risk of catching the flu goes down dramatically. And don’t forget to carry a bottle of hand sanitizer, so you can get to the germs even when you can’t get to the sink.
Published: March 16, 2006
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