Which of the following is NOT a way to protect yourself from pathogens?

Group of answer choices

Keep your hands and fingers away from your mouth, nose, and eyes

Keep pets clean and healthy

Share glasses and eating utensils with people who are sick

Avoid close contact with people who have a communicable disease

1 answer

The option that is NOT a way to protect yourself from pathogens is:

Share glasses and eating utensils with people who are sick.

Sharing items with sick individuals increases the risk of spreading pathogens. The other options are proactive measures to help prevent illness.