[meteorite-list] Fwd: OT: Flu shot before Tucson?

From: Michael Blood <mlblood_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:34:46 -0800
Message-ID: <CD232CB6.2BCFC%mlblood_at_cox.net>

This topic seams to go on forever.....however, the most common
Means of infection would be touching something someone who
Is ill or is about to show symptoms has touched....such as an elevator
Button.
        We touch our faces some incredable amount of times per day -
In the dozens and flue germs, I am told, are usually spread BEFORE
The person has symptoms.
        I always touch the elevator button with my left elbow...or the right
One if the left is unavailable. I HATE shaking hands, but it is rude not
To, so use tons of antiseptic hand cleaner.
        Back to meteorites?
        Michael
PS: If you haven't gotten your flue shot you are both ignorant and
irresponsible to others (Excepting those with allergies or other
Medical reasons preventing it, of course)

On 1/21/13 8:12 AM, "Adam Hupe" <raremeteorites at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I got to thinking (sometimes a dangerous thing) about what somebody said here
> on the list about the flu being spread by flatulence.? My neighbor swears that
> he caught the flu this way while he was momentarily trapped in a hotel
> elevator with a sick and morbidly obese woman for 30 to 45 seconds.? From what
> I was lead to believe, she damaged the air with a noxious biscuit and he
> showed symptoms a day or two later.? He is still very angry about it since he
> last a couple of weeks worth of income.? I read up on the subject and think he
> is accusing the wrong culprit.
>
>
> This is what the CDC has to say:
>
>
> Person to Person
>
> People with flu can spread it to others up
> to about 6 feet away. Most experts think that flu viruses are spread
> mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk.
> These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby
> or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Less often, a person might also
> get flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and
> then touching their own mouth or nose.
>
> (To avoid this, people
> should stay away from sick people and stay home if sick. It also is
> important to wash hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not
> available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. Linens, eating utensils,
> and dishes belonging to those who are sick should not be shared without
> washing thoroughly first. Eating utensils can be washed either in a
> dishwasher or by hand with water and soap and do not need to be cleaned
> separately. Further, frequently touched surfaces should be cleaned and
> disinfected at home, work and school, especially if someone is ill.)
>
>
> Enough from me who is almost fully recovered and has more energy now than in
> the last three weeks,
>
> Adam
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