The latest episode of 'Next Gen NYC' sparked controversy when cast member Georgia McCann openly expressed her nonchalant view on handwashing. During a bathroom conversation, she stated her belief that germs are beneficial and claimed she had never had allergies or the flu because of her anti-handwashing habits. This statement prompted disbelief among her co-stars. However, her claims are unfounded; health authorities like the CDC emphasize that handwashing is critical for disease prevention. McCann's perspective represents a misunderstanding of hygiene and health, highlighting a disconnect from scientifically supported practices.
At first, the other women aren't sure whether or not to take McCann seriously. But she makes it easy by quickly doubling down on her anti-handwashing stance.
McCann seems to be of the opinion that germs can help strengthen the immune system. "Germs kind of grow your microbiome," she argues. "This is not me making this up, this is like scientifically proven."
In reality, this theory (a myth introduced in the 1980s) is not scientifically supported at all. What we do know, however, is that handwashing is one of the best methods of disease prevention.
The Cleveland Clinic also reports that although your immune system may be able to fight off some germs (as McCann claims), clean hands can prevent one in three illnesses that cause diarrhea.
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