Air Travel and Exposure to Germs
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Does a cold follow from that much anticipated air flight? Many travelers recognize that, in a confined space, there will be a certain exposure to germs. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns that there are some unsuspected sources for germs:
“…that water in airplanes’ water tanks isn’t always clean — and coffee and tea are usually made from that water, not from bottled water, according to Victoria Day, a spokeswoman for the Air Transport Association.
The EPA advises anyone with a suppressed immune system or anyone who’s “concerned” about bacteria to refrain from drinking coffee or tea on an airplane.”
link: Five ways to avoid germs while traveling
If handwashing is not immediately available, remember to keep the hands (and germs) away from the face. And once you are aware of trying to keep your hands away, it will be apparent how often you are transferring germs.
Catherine Forsythe
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The Seattle Tourist
November 28th, 2008
at 8:59pm
One of the things I like to do is buy a bottle of water before I get on the plane. It’s important to stay hydrated and you can never get water when you need it, especially when the drink cart only comes along a couple of times in during a flight.