Sharing things at home often happens without a second thought. You borrow your sibling’s towel, use your parent’s hairbrush or pick up a family member’s nail cutter because yours is nowhere to be found. It may seem harmless, particularly when you live under the same roof.
However, certain personal belongings can carry bacteria, fungi, parasites or other infectious agents. Even when someone looks perfectly healthy, sharing these objects can increase the risk of passing infections. Here are five everyday items that are better kept personal.
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