Here's Why You Should ALWAYS Wash Your Hands After Going Through Airport Security

Nov 01, 2018 by apost team

Even if you've never been through an airport, you know that that there are hundreds of people who pass through one each day. Some of those people could be sick, leaving behind germs and bacteria on the surfaces that they touch.

If you go through an airport, you might want to consider washing your hands more often than usual, especially after you get through airport security.

When you go through security, your belongings are put in a small plastic tray so that they can be scanned to ensure that you're not taking anything dangerous on the plane. These trays are riddled with germs and bacteria that are then passed along to other people who touch them, including you and your family.

Two of the common viruses detected on the plastic security trays are Influenza A and Rhinovirus, which is the virus responsible for causing the common cold.

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A little hand washing, covering a cough, and using the proper cleaning techniques for the equipment can go a long way in cutting back on the viruses that are found on these trays. When you're in an airport, pay attention to your surroundings, lending a hand to help slow the spread of illnesses by washing your hands.

Have you ever gotten sick after traveling? Let us know in the comments and show this article to your friends and family to make sure they know to wash their hands after going through security!

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