"Should You Remove Your 'Outside Clothes' After Riding the Train? Experts Weigh In"
Experts weigh in on the practice of changing from "outside clothes" to "inside clothes" after using public transport, with some citing concerns about potential bacteria and viruses on clothing. While studies have detected bacteria on public transit, the risk of infection from clothing is considered low by medical professionals. They emphasize the importance of hand hygiene and caution during flu season or when in close contact with unwell individuals, while also suggesting alternative ways to minimize contact with potentially contaminated surfaces.