Can you get viruses from rubbing your eyes?!


Question: Can you get viruses from rubbing your eyes.?
Someone told me that you can but I am not sure...Health Question & Answer

Answers:
Definitely. The dirt and bacteria on your hands can get in your tear ducts and infect your eyes (pink eye), and in some cases possibly even give you a cold.

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