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

From: Michael Mulgrew <mikestang_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:59:53 -0800
Message-ID: <CAMseTy0Yf6ap6fGLqKBJDZF4jrunf8egRNCSD_5h15auuvNjTQ_at_mail.gmail.com>

I was not aware that, in order to have an opinion, I needed to support
it with facts.

By never getting a flu shot, rarely washing my hands, never using
antibacterial wipes, and not being afraid to be in the same room with
someone who coughs or has a runny nose, I get sick maybe once every
couple years.

Salud,
Michael

On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 10:37 AM, Count Deiro <countdeiro at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Hello List,
>
> Michael has said ">P.S. If you are afraid to touch things in public, shun shaking hands,
>>are constantly washing yourself with antibacterial products, and/or
>>get a flu shot every year then you are a germaphobe...."
>
> Michael's opinion is not supported by the facts. Avoiding contact, by whatever means, with infected persons and their secretions has been the most effective way of avoiding contracting contagious disease for years. The Japanese people, when ill with a contagious disease, have a reputation for compassion for others that includes all of the prophylactic measures so far mentioned in this thread...plus wearing surgical masks in public.
>
> By simply washing my hands with soap and hot water and using Handi-Wipes I have reduced, what used to be a two, or three, times a year siege of respiratory illness to not having had an episode in several years.
>
> Good health to all,
>
> Count Deiro
> IMCA 3536
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>>From: Michael Mulgrew <mikestang at gmail.com>
>>Sent: Jan 23, 2013 9:45 AM
>>To: Meteorite List <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
>>Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: OT: Flu shot before Tucson?
>>
>>Since this subject appears open for editorial comment, here's my P.S.:
>>
>>P.S. If you are afraid to touch things in public, shun shaking hands,
>>are constantly washing yourself with antibacterial products, and/or
>>get a flu shot every year then you are a germaphobe, possibly
>>mysophobic, and are irresponsibly causing germs and viruses to mutate
>>and become more aggressive and vaccine-resistant.
>>
>>The few things injected into my body, the better.
>>
>>Michael in so. Cal.
>>
>>
>>> ---- Michael Blood <mlblood at cox.net> wrote:
>>>> 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
Received on Wed 23 Jan 2013 01:59:53 PM PST