Yes, I am a bit freaked by germs. I do use the wipes at grocery stores, watch how I use public restrooms, opening doors with paper towel or my sleeve. I take wipes with me to all public venues. I have 4 auto immune conditions, and you bet I don't do that great getting rid of the so called common cold. Just do what you can do to be careful. That's all any of us can do. I wish you all the best. ginnie