THE FLU is rampant once again ( Page A1, Feb. 16 ). A potential disease-spreading behavior that has flown under the radar for far too long is the habit of licking one's fingers to gain traction before picking up papers or opening plastic bags. Sales clerks frequently do this. While it makes the immediate task easier, this practice raises public ... (Full article: 202 words)
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