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Nursing’s Shanina Knighton warns travelers about germs on airplane bathroom surfaces

Media | September 11, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

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New York Post: Shanina Knighton, research associate professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, warned that airplane bathrooms and high-touch surfaces can harbor germs. She advised travelers to minimize contact with restroom surfaces and be cautious about what they touch, saying she tries to avoid airplane restrooms when possible because she doesn’t want to start a vacation with a stomach bug.