The next time you need to cough or sneeze in public – cover your mouth! Research shows that one sneeze on a packed commuter train can end up giving 150 other passengers those germs in just 5 minutes. A typical sneeze is filled with 100,000 germ filled droplets that are projected into the air – then land on people, seats, and handrails. Coughing or sneezing into your sleeve helps a bit – but using a good old fashioned handkerchief or tissue is the most effective way to keep your germs to yourself.
The same study found that those who use public transportation get sick a lot more than those who don’t. If you’d like to avoid commuter germs – don’t pick up that newspaper lying on the seat.
Source: Hanna Nowak, Lemsip Max All In One
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