How to avoid germs on public transportation
First, let us reassure you: there is nothing to fear, and we certainly do not recommend giving up public transportation. According to a survey conducted by doctors at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, people who commute to work by bus or subway are less likely to catch the flu than those who do not use public transportation. Is that possible? “A bus, tram, or subway is simply a public place where there are usually a large number of people at the same time. The risk of catching an infection is similar to that of visiting a supermarket, gym, or shopping mall.” This does not change the fact that in all these places, special attention should be paid to proper hygiene,” explains Dr. Waldemar Ferschke, an epidemiologist and vice president of Medisept.
Above all, it is recommended to avoid direct contact with handrails, buttons, seats, and handles as much as possible. Such contact should be kept to a minimum—only as much as is necessary for holding on or getting on and off. It is essential to refrain from touching your face or bringing your hands close to it. Germs spread very easily via the hands.
Proper hygiene on a bus or subway is hindered by the inability to perform the basic action necessary to avoid germs—washing your hands. That is why you should always carry MEDISEPT Cashmere Hand and Surface Disinfectant Wipes (flowpack, 15 pcs.) — Dezynfekcja.pl and MEDISEPT Hand Sanitizer Gel 100ml Papaya — Dezynfekcja.pl. You can use the sanitizer during your trip if you feel particularly uncomfortable, as well as immediately after leaving the vehicle. During warmer months, you can also open the windows if the vehicle isn’t air-conditioned. Ventilating the space helps literally blow out the germs trapped inside and replace them with fresh air.
What else is worth remembering? Everyone turns away from a coughing fellow passenger. Let’s follow the rules we’d like everyone else to follow and cover our mouths when sneezing, coughing, or yawning. This way, we’ll also reduce the risk of dangerous germs entering our mouths. You also shouldn’t eat on public transportation. Microorganisms can attach themselves to food, and by eating it, we increase the number of germs coming into direct contact with our bodies.
