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A 2023 study published in the journal Advances in Infectious Diseases examined 20 different smartwatch and fitness tracker bands and found 95% were contaminated with infection-causing bacteria.
Bacteria tended to cling to rubber and plastic bands the most, with little to no bacteria present on bands made of gold or silver.
Family medicine doctor Mike Varshavski posted a TikTok in 2022 about the importance of letting your skin breathe to prevent irritation and infection.
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