Sanitize your cell phone. When University of AZ researchers tested 25 cell phones, 20% came up positive for MRSA. How to beat it: Sanitize your cell once a week with Clorox disinfecting wipes.
Opt for a cloth shower curtain vs a plastic one and toss it in the wash once a month, using the hottest water the fabric can handle. Germs thrive in warm, wet environments, which is why they like showering with you. Studies of indoor pools show that germs can form an aerosol and rise into the air. There is no doubt that the same thing happens in the shower, and thus we’re breathing in these potentially harmful bacteria.
Norovirus can infect planes in a very short time. How to beat it: Assume that the flight attendants are infected. They interact with everyone on each flight they work that day. If they hand you a beverage, drink it through a straw. If it’s a prepackaged meal, sanitize your hands after opening it. Another tip: Turn the overhead air vent to the lowest setting possible and aim it straight down so you don’t feel the current. This circulates clean air without drawing germs toward you.
The water hazard at the golf course is also a West Nile hazard (when the weather warms up); it’s where mosquitoes that carry the virus buzz around and breed. How to beat it: Steer clear of the drink if possible. Also, if the course is wet stay off of the golf-cart path. The puddles that form in the tracks are filled with stagnant water where larvae develop. A midmorning tee time also may help as they are out in full force at dusk and dawn.
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