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 ______________________________________________ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list [email protected] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
