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

[Dennis Miller]

I don't know what all the worry about flu   is... If I recall, the alcohol level in most rooms is substantial enough to be considered a "clean room"!! I'm sure if you need, you can get a "shot" in Blane's room!!!
Dennis



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On Jan 21, 2013, at 6:35 PM, "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
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