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https://www.lifehacker.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/10/1340311967687071524.jpg?quality=751300731Every year hundreds of thousands of people head to conventions to talk tech, gaming, business, geek culture and even knitting! By the end, attendees walk out with swag, intel and sometimes a rather nasty cold. Protect yourself from the infamous “con crud” and leave these gatherings in perfect health with these handy tips.