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Germs can lurk just about anywhere, including handrails and passenger bars. (Photo credit: Adobe Stock/DimaBerlin) Going out in public means going out among germs; there’s no way around it.

Research has shown that these surfaces can harbor germs such as cold viruses, the flu and even COVID-19, increasing the risk of disease transmission, especially during peak seasons.

To avoid germs, Dr. Charles Puza recommends wiping the top of aluminum cans before drinking, forgoing lemon wedges in drinks, not touching door handles and disinfecting your phone often.

If the fear of germs, or mysophobia, is interfering with your life, there are expert-backed steps you can take to ease your nerves.

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Armrests are also high-touch areas used by nearly every passenger and are often leaned on, coughed over, or touched after ...