Germs are prevalent everywhere, from the surfaces we touch to the hands we shake, making us susceptible to sickness all year. To expose Americans’ fears and the rituals they undertake to save themselves from getting sick, Vicks conducted a recent survey of more than 1,000 people nationwide to see what steps are taken to deal with germs. “Germs are transferred when we touch something or someone and then touch our mouth, nose or eyes,” said Dr. Ronald W. Stout, medical director for Procter &#03...