Why Do People Get Sick on Planes?

Plane sickness happens when people are stuck close to each other for a long time, like on a plane. When someone coughs or sneezes next to you, the germs can spread quickly because the air is dry and the cabin is small. That's why so many people get sick after flying.

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  1. A child on a plane coughs near you, and soon you're sneezing all over your seat.
  2. Your neighbor has a cold, and by the time the flight lands, you feel it too.
  3. You flew with your family for hours, and now everyone is sick.

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