
The next time you go to turn off the ventilation above your seat on an airplane,you might want to reconsider.
Using that tiny vent can actually work to your advantage, as it can help you avoid contact with certain microorganisms that can get you sick during a flight.
Travel + Leisure spoke to Dr. Mark Gendreau an expert on the spread of infectious diseases associated with air travel He said Airborne viruses like tuberculosis and measles, are transmitted by tiny droplet nuclei that can hang in the air for up to five hours.
