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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> >>Sent: Jan 23, 2013 9:45 AM >>To: Meteorite List <[email protected]> >>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 <[email protected]> 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" <[email protected]> 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 ______________________________________________ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list [email protected] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
