The flu epidemic has caused 22 deaths in Pennsylvania so far this flu season, with two coming from Lancaster County.
National Health officials say the flu can be classified as an epidemic, and the cases of those sick are still on the rise.
While the flu is on everybody’s minds, people are making sure they’re avoiding germs. But there are some items that you use everyday that could contain many more germs than you ever imagined.
Ranker.com put out a list of the things most people touch everyday that carry germs, and many of them are not what people expect.
Here are the items in the top 5:
5. Toilet Seat
4.Cell phones
3. Computer Keyboard
2. Light Switch
1. Money
A dollar bill can contain more than 100,000 bacteria where as the other items on the list just contain a few hundred per square inch.
We asked people, what they thought the dirtiest items were. Janice Reick got two of the items on the list. "Oh my gosh. Doorknobs, the phones, computer keyboards."
Marcus Grimm thought the place with the most germs was something outside the home. "I'm going with the shopping cart at the grocery store."
Both Janice and Marcus were right because all of those items did land in the top 10, but when they were told money was the top, they weren’t surprised.
Janice said she take precautions, just incase. “We have our Purell with us at all times."
Bill Werner said he knows that there are germs everywhere, and it’s most easily transferred from your hands to your face. “If you haven’t washed your hands for a while and you touch your face, touch your eyes, that kind of thing is mainly what does it.”
National Health officials say the flu can be classified as an epidemic, and the cases of those sick are still on the rise.
While the flu is on everybody’s minds, people are making sure they’re avoiding germs. But there are some items that you use everyday that could contain many more germs than you ever imagined.
Ranker.com put out a list of the things most people touch everyday that carry germs, and many of them are not what people expect.
Here are the items in the top 5:
5. Toilet Seat
4.Cell phones
3. Computer Keyboard
2. Light Switch
1. Money
A dollar bill can contain more than 100,000 bacteria where as the other items on the list just contain a few hundred per square inch.
We asked people, what they thought the dirtiest items were. Janice Reick got two of the items on the list. "Oh my gosh. Doorknobs, the phones, computer keyboards."
Marcus Grimm thought the place with the most germs was something outside the home. "I'm going with the shopping cart at the grocery store."
Both Janice and Marcus were right because all of those items did land in the top 10, but when they were told money was the top, they weren’t surprised.
Janice said she take precautions, just incase. “We have our Purell with us at all times."
Bill Werner said he knows that there are germs everywhere, and it’s most easily transferred from your hands to your face. “If you haven’t washed your hands for a while and you touch your face, touch your eyes, that kind of thing is mainly what does it.”
The people we talked to all got their flu shots, and they said it’s not just because of the hype. "For me, I’ve had the flu, I would never ever want to get it again. I will get the flu shot every year," Janice said.
Marcus said he's heard the hype, but he got the shot. "Lot of people are talking about the flu, I’m just really glad I got my flu shot. I’m a big fan of them. As soon as they come out, I get in line if I have to."
If you haven’t gotten your flu shot it’s not too late. Doctors say it’s the best thing to do to avoid getting the flu, as well as washing your hands whenever possible.
To read the full list from Ranker, Click here: http://www.ranker.com/list/top-10-dirtiest-things-you-touch-every-day/joanne?page=1