Flu Warning!

Originally Posted By melekalikimaka

My husband's company gives out tons of Purell to their employees. He's kind of obsessed with it.

 

Originally Posted By MomofPrincess

^ I built mine up over the past 11 years of having kids, by coming down with the 5800 viruses they managed to bring home! LOL

Nothing like being 36 years old and having to call in sick to your boss and explain you have Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease.

I've had it all! Now I'm all about Purell, Lysol, Lysol Wipes, Bleach and handwashing.

I've done my time. ;-)

 

Originally Posted By melekalikimaka

<<Nothing like being 36 years old and having to call in sick to your boss and explain you have Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease.>>

Oh no! That must have been a joy. LOL I agree, you've done your time!

 

Originally Posted By sweetpea70

Just to be on the safe side for our trip next week - are there any particular meds that work on relieving the symptoms of this virus? I dont want to rely on the Hojo store to have it. I dont suppose Pepto would have any effect. I always bring Tylenol atleast.

 

Originally Posted By dlkozy

We always take Immodium with us on vacation.

 

Originally Posted By jonvn

Airborne does work, but it works because of the zinc that it contains.

 

Originally Posted By DBitz2

>>Most of the transmission isn't due to the close proximity of others.
It's from all the stuff you touch that has just been touched by someone else.
It could be money, souvenirs or the miles of hand rails that kids hang and slide on.

I try to keep my hands to myself (in my pockets), as much as possible, while in public.<<

And, it's so easy to have a snack or meal without washing hands first at a theme park. I always carry hand sanitizer or antibacterial wipes with me to the Parks. Keeping one's hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth also helps to reduce chance of getting a bug.

I ride public transit to my job in downtown Los Angeles and likewise, you have to be careful because you touch railings and other things that infected people may have touched.

 

Originally Posted By jonvn

you know, a person touches their face several times a minute. you can't keep your hands sanitized enough to combat that, without a concious effort to not touch before sanitizing.

Also, a lot of germs live through the sanitation process. Best thing to use is soap and hot water, the sanitizing stuff doesn't really do much for you.

 

Originally Posted By melekalikimaka

I don't feel like my hands are any cleaner after using hand sanitizer My brain just can't get over the fact that I smeared stuff all over my hands. Sometimes it feels worse.

 

Originally Posted By sweetpea70

I am always telling my daughter not to touch her mouth, eyes and NEVER pick your nose of course! I am bringing Clorox wipes for the hotel room so I can clean it myself. Sounds like latex gloves and masks are in order for the flight, do you think anyone will notice?

 

Originally Posted By mamamonkey

I always bring Clorox wipes along with me and wipe the tv remote,door knobs, light switches, lamp knobs. We try to keep our hands to ourselves except on the rides of course. Then we purell right after the autopia especially. It seems to help but who knows.

 

Originally Posted By amazedncal2

envisioning the sweatpea family with latex gloves and masks on during their flight everyone on the flight is trying not to stare

 

Originally Posted By SuzieQ

^ lol!

I have to say, I used to travel every 5-6 weeks on business, and I travel quite a bit still. I've only gotten sick twice while traveling. It's not worth all those extra hassles with those great odds of staying healthy!

 

Originally Posted By pecos bill

When you have several thousand plus invested in a vacation, it's hard to blame anyone for taking extreme precautions to avoid getting the flu.
I have been sick on a couple of vacations, and being bedridden in a strange hotel room thinking about all the money you have wasted is almost too much to bear.
I dont think the Neosporin under the nose is effective at all. it is a topical antibiotic and cannot kill airborne germs. I guess it might work if your finger accidentally ends up in your nose though!

 

Originally Posted By SuzieQ

Oh, I don't blame them. I just don't do that personally.

 

Originally Posted By bean

i know this might sound wierd and some might feel uncomfortable doing it but i do reccomend it.

Go to your local Pharmacy and purchase a small box of paper face masks that help protect you from airborne viruses.

Even if you do not use the small straps so that you do not look like a doctor or someone that is sick i would keep it in a sweater pocket or somewhere close and then just place it over you nose and mouth when you plan on standing next to large corwds to watch parades or fireworks or even indoor queues.

It might feel a bit wierd at first but its much better than getting sick and ruining your trips. The masks are inexpensive. believe me when i say that for one person that might look at you wierd there are others that would see you as being smart and concious of your surroundings.


It wouldn't be bad to even consider using it on an airplane if you notice anyone in the near vacinity with anykind of flue symptom

 

Originally Posted By bean

Oh and i forgot to mention if you do happen to catch something like that you might try the following.

i read about it once have told some people it it seamed to help.

in a small cup add some warm water with three tables spoons of apple cider vinegar and take it three times a day.

It will drastically reduce the amount of days the flu sticks around.
Drink plenty of liquids to help flush your system

 

Originally Posted By DBitz2

While washing hands thoroughly with soap and water is certainly the preferred method of cleansing them of germs, contrary to some previous posts, there is some value to using alcohol based hand sanitizers or wipes if soap and water are not available. <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/cleanhands/" target="_blank">http://www.cdc.gov/cleanhands/</a> Of course, I prefer to wash my hands if at all possible, but I carry antibacterial wipes with me all the time anymore because sometimes you unexpectedly find yourself in a situation where you can't wash your hands.

You'll find lots and lots of info on flu prevention here on the CDC website -
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/" target="_blank">http://www.cdc.gov/flu/</a>

 

Originally Posted By dlkozy

>>>"contrary to some previous posts, there is some value to using alcohol based hand sanitizers or wipes if soap and water are not available."<<<

Thank you.

 

Originally Posted By sweetpea70

Hand sanitizers are very effective. When my mom was in the hospital, every staff member would use the dispenser on the wall when coming or going. They never used soap/water. They did use gloves of course ( must remember to swipe some before flight )

Can't resist a reminder: If you use your hands to turn off the faucet then you have defeated the purpose of hand washing. Use a towel to turn off water and open the door. End of public service announement.