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17 Germiest Places
Airplane: Air
Airplane: Air
Trapped on a plane in close proximity with 100 or more passengers is the perfect recipe for the spread of germs. According to The Today Show, germs that cause the common cold and the flu can be spread through "infected" plane air as can more serious airborne diseases such as tuberculosis, meningitis and SARS. Practice good hand hygiene and wear a mask for extra protection. If you are sick, respect your health and the health of others by postponing your flight until you are better.
By MedHelp Editors, published November 9, 2010
