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‘Dirt Is Good': Your Kids Need Exposure to Germs, According to New Research

  • July 17, 2017

A new book, “Dirt is Good: The Advantage of Germs for Your Child’s Developing Immune System,” highlights the importance of honing your child’s immune system by not fretting so much about sterilizing their life — or their hands. According to Boostarz, the book encourages you to let your kids get dirty and, when it’s time, skip the sanitizer in favor of simple soap and water. The book also advises parents to feed their kids a diet rich in fiber and colorful...