germs

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"Rebecca often feels stressed and anxious about picking up germs when she has to sit and wait in the A&E department," said Delia, 69, from Prestatyn, Denbighshire.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Hand dryers can also contribute to the spread of germs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Cleaning air filters removes dust, pet hair and germs, and — the best part — replacing them is inexpensive and easy.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

Antibiotics are another standard treatment, and doctors are growing reluctant to prescribe them widely because of the spread of antibiotic-resistant germs.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

That it’s going to be awful, and hard, and I’ll probably get sick from all the germs crawling on those kids who don’t understand how to properly take care of their health.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy