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Can washing hands too often weaken the immune system? [duplicate]
A coworker told me today that washing your hands too often, especially as a child, can result in a weakened immune system, because you aren't giving your body the chance to build up immunities. He ...
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Does living clean weaken ones immune system?
In many places I have heard that living too clean weakens your immune system. For example, a Daily Mail article says:
Evidence is growing that dirt and germs can protect against disease - and that ...
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Do hand sanitizers have a negative impact on the human immune system?
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Which is more effective at removing germs, washing with soap and water or using hand sanitizers?
Does regular handwashing with antibacterial soap prevent disease?
I've run across some ...
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