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524. Keeping Your Toothbrush Less Than 6 Feet From Your Toilet

October 16, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from keeping your toothbrush less than 6 feet from your toilet.

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

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October 16, 2023 /Don Schaffner
Toilet, Cross-contamination, Aerosols
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