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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Do we really need to replace our underwear every six months? | Emma Beddington

Underwear should be replaced every six to twelve months because washing often fails to remove bacteria, viruses, fungi, and accumulated fecal residue.
Public health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

CA seeing surge in norovirus cases. The unexpected way it can spread through your household

Elevated norovirus activity in California can spread via contaminated laundry; separating sick people's clothes, proper washing, hand hygiene, and complete drying reduce transmission.
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