Bad news if you've been doing your makeup on the subway:

'People focus on washing their hands as much as possible when in reality, they need to be focusing on not touching their face with dirty hands. What really matters is that you don't introduce germs to your eyes or mouth before you get home and wash with soap and water.”

—Christopher Wang, MD

But on the off chance that you do come down with something, got any tips for feeling better fast? Asking for a friend.

Photo via Guy Bourdin.