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# News & Events

January 11, 2018 | [Blog](https://www.evaclean.com/news-events/topic/blog)

# 8 Gross Infections You Can Catch at the Gym–and How to Avoid Them

So you’ve made your New Year’s resolution to join the gym, get buff, and enjoy all the perks of a trim, svelte you. Just make sure your best intentions don’t backfire in the form of a nasty skin or respiratory infection. They’re rare–luckily–but gym infections can and do happen.

Gyms need to do a better job protecting its members. EvaClean is the most effective way to give members peace of mind

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