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Beat the holiday travel germs with Oh Gross! Hosts Kara, Jennie, and Molly team up with infectious disease specialist Dr. Steve Threlkeld to uncover the hidden health risks of air travel. From airplane toilet seats to sneeze safety, this laugh-out-loud guide mixes humor with hygiene to help you navigate the germ-filled friendly skies.
Dr. Steve answers burning questions and dishes out some gross truths:
What’s worse—your kid licking airplane carpet or chewing old gum stuck to a seat?
Window vs. aisle seat: Which is safer for avoiding germs?
Does in-flight air circulation spread sickness?
What must-have carry-on items help you stay germ-free?
With cringe-worthy scenarios (hello, mystery odors and questionable airplane meals), mid-flight mishaps, and practical advice, this episode guarantees turbulence-proof laughs and survival tips. Whether you’re debating sneezes or braving airport chaos, Dr. Steve brings the science while Kara, Jennie, and Molly keep it hilariously real.
Make this travel season merry, bright, and much cleaner. Tune in now for the ultimate mix of humor, science, and actionable tips—because knowledge (and hand sanitizer) is your best travel insurance!
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Beat the holiday travel germs with Oh Gross! Hosts Kara, Jennie, and Molly team up with infectious disease specialist Dr. Steve Threlkeld to uncover the hidden health risks of air travel. From airplane toilet seats to sneeze safety, this laugh-out-loud guide mixes humor with hygiene to help you navigate the germ-filled friendly skies.
Dr. Steve answers burning questions and dishes out some gross truths:
What’s worse—your kid licking airplane carpet or chewing old gum stuck to a seat?
Window vs. aisle seat: Which is safer for avoiding germs?
Does in-flight air circulation spread sickness?
What must-have carry-on items help you stay germ-free?
With cringe-worthy scenarios (hello, mystery odors and questionable airplane meals), mid-flight mishaps, and practical advice, this episode guarantees turbulence-proof laughs and survival tips. Whether you’re debating sneezes or braving airport chaos, Dr. Steve brings the science while Kara, Jennie, and Molly keep it hilariously real.
Make this travel season merry, bright, and much cleaner. Tune in now for the ultimate mix of humor, science, and actionable tips—because knowledge (and hand sanitizer) is your best travel insurance!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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