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Skip the handshake and try this cool move instead

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LearnHand hygieneSkip the handshake and try this cool move instead

Skip the handshake and try this cool move instead

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Here's a good excuse to fist bump your friends and co-workers: It spreads less germs. Robin Miller, MD, shares tips for preventing the spread of cold and flu germs.

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