What’s worse than spreading a disease? Not even realizing when you’re doing it. Unfortunately, it happens more often than most people think because of simple, everyday behaviors that may seem harmless. Dr. Bruce Hirsch, MD, an attending physician of infectious diseases at Northwell Health, teveals the super common habits that make him squirm because of their likelihood to spread pathogens. And while they’re a bad move for anyone, he warns that they’re especially risky for people who are more vulnerable to illness, like those with weakened immune systems and delicate GI tracts. 1. Not washing hands properly before handling food …