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|Articles|October 29, 2008

Doorknobs, TV Remotes are Germ Reservoirs

Scientists at the University of Virginia have released the results of their study of the germiest surfaces in the homes of individuals suffering from colds. To read the complete article from The Associated Press via Yahoo! News, click HERE.

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