How to keep infections and germs from spreading at the gym
(WKBN) – If you joined a gym or plan to this summer, it's important to clean any equipment you use.
Some people might not know that germs can spread this way. Doctors say you can get infections from touching skin or using shared equipment.
To lower your risk, wipe down any equipment with disinfectant spray. Most gyms have spray and wipes available.
It's also a good idea to shower when you get home.
Dr. Donald Dumford, an infectious disease specialist at the Cleveland Clinic, warns that we should be careful of other germs, too.
'We do have to think about the fact that the gym is a shared airspace, so you do put yourself at risk for the possibility of viruses such as flu, cold viruses, COVID, RSV. So really, if you are feeling ill, if you're having a fever, if you're having a cough, consider staying home from the gym until your symptoms are improved,' he said.
Dumford says if you see anything unusual on your skin, like redness, itching or swelling, it's best to see a doctor. There are different treatments you can try.
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