We, the vast majority of common people always prefer to travel by bus, especially since it serves as the cheapest mode of transport. And let’s face it, it’s only realistic to use a bus over a cab or any expensive alternative because it doesn’t burn a hole in our pockets.
But have you ever considered when you are traveling by bus, you are unknowingly putting your health at undue risk? You might be thinking that it sounds so childish, but the fact is that it is true. When you are traveling by bus you touch those uncleaned and rusty handles, seats or sometimes windows that carry lots of germs and bacteria. While you touch those parts, your hands get infected by the germs and after sometimes when you eat something with the same hands it leads to several health issues.
1. Diarrhoea:
Diarrhoea is one of the common problems that you can face if you are one of them who do not care about all these facts and eat foods without washing your hands. While you are eating food without washing your hands, you actually indirectly give the permission to those germs to enter in your body that causes Diarrhoea. So, always wash your hands really well to avoid the onset of the condition.
2. Common cold:
Another familiar issue that you might face is a common cold. The bus is one of the most ordinary transport that we use. There are several people traveling by bus who tend to suffer from common cold . When you are traveling with those people, you unknowingly come in to contact with those germs that makes you sick and lead you to a common cold. So, try to wear a mask and most importantly don’t forget to wash your hands.
3. Skin Infections:
While you are traveling in a bus, you mingle with several kinds of people, which is normal. But sometimes there are some people who might be suffering from some skin related issues and staying in close proximity with those people can also cause skin problems in you as well. In fact, if you recently face any cuts in your body parts that can also worsen due to these germs. So, always try to keep your cuts clean and protected by covering it. You can also use some antibiotic cream to avoid any further infections.
Now you are pretty much aware of these health-related facts. Next time when you are using this widely utilized transport medium remember all the safety majors. So, that you don’t miss out your daily life achievements.
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