7 Everyday Items You Should Avoid Sharing
Touchscreen devices are all the rage, from ATMs to self-checkouts at grocery stores to gas pumps.
But these convenient devices can harbor a wide range of contagions, including E. coli, MRSA, and viruses that cause colds and flu. When experts tested a variety of surfaces for germs and viruses, they found that touchscreen devices and keypads on machines used in public places had more contagions on them than any other surface.
By — Last Modified: 03/28/2012, First Published: 09/13/2011
