Whether you prefer to do it in the morning or as part of your bedtime routine, most of us take at least one shower a day. Showering regularly doesn't just help keep us smelling nice around others—it's also important to maintain good hygiene for larger health reasons. But it turns out, showering can also carry surprising risks, and staying clean could actually make you sick under certain circumstances. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has long been warning Americans about waterborne diseases, and you could easily be putting yourself in harm's way in the shower without realizing it. Read on to find out why the agency says you should never start a shower if you haven't done one thing first.

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