Airplanes are great for travel, but even better for spreading disease. NPR spoke with aviation medicine specialist Dr. Mark Gendreau, and there are two things you can do to help keep yourself healthy. In an airplane, almost every surface is a danger zone. If you’re going to contract something on an airplane, Gendreau says it’s most likely to come from your seat, tray table, or the door knob of the airplane bathroom. If someone is sick on the plane, there is a good chance of being exposed to it if they’re seated near you. However, Gendreau suggests a couple measures … Continue reading Disease Carriers