Hi Michael, You are indeed a fortunate man. I'd like to have your immune system. Sounds like you would have been one of the few to survive the "Black Plague" of middle ages. But, I'll bet a dollar to a donut that you had a small pox immunization,and your DPT's, and a polio shot, when you were a child. Without them you wouldn't have been allowed to attend most public schools.
Yours in good health, Guido -----Original Message----- >From: Michael Mulgrew <[email protected]> >Sent: Jan 23, 2013 10:59 AM >To: Count Deiro <[email protected]>, Meteorite List ><[email protected]> >Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: OT: Flu shot before Tucson? > >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
