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I wash my hands way more than most people. always b4 i eat. i never drink from anyones cup only my husband, not even my kids. i make my family wash their hands frequently too. i still get every illness my kids do. am i weakening my immune system?

Q: i wash my hands way more than most people. always b4 i eat. i never drink from anyones cup only my husband, not even my kids. i make my family wash their hands frequently too. i still get every illness my kids do. am i weakening my immune system?

: Not by washing your hands, the majority of germs are coming through respiratory secretions/particles. By washing your hands you still reduce significantly the risk of getting gi viruses, not all and every time as it is not possible.

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Not by washing your hands, the majority of germs are coming through respiratory secretions/particles. By washing your hands you still reduce significantly the risk of getting gi viruses, not all and every time as it is not possible.

Answered 7/14/2023

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A member asked:

I wash my hands way more than most people. always b4 i eat. i never drink from anyones cup only my husband, not even my kids. i make my family wash their hands frequently too. i still get every illness my kids do. am i weakening my immune system?

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