Flu germs can linger on places like tables, counters, desks, doorknobs, and faucets for up to 8 hours. When you touch a germy surface and put your hands on your eyes, nose, or mouth, your fingers ...

These germs are infectious and can stay on surfaces and make you sick if they enter your body. How long they can "live" (remain infectious) on a surface varies. Some cold and flu viruses can ...

Disinfecting your home after the flu involves killing germs on various surfaces. This can help prevent other members of your household or those visiting your home from getting sick. Avoiding ...

Getting an updated flu vaccine and taking steps to prevent the spread of germs can help everyone stay safe during flu season. Here is what to know about where the flu is spreading and how to ...

Flu germs spread easily when you touch surfaces like door handles, shopping carts, or your phone. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating or touching ...

Gangs of germs are lurking in the woods, in the soil, in the water, and in your food, ready to rain on your summer parade. I’m a professor of microbiology at the Indiana University School of ...