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ClairJordan · 10-12-2010, 03:34 PM

...not the most fun topic, but a real concern. How do you protect yourself in close-contact sports, and is there a specific protocol if one in the party has the sniffles, etc?

WarmNCordial · 10-12-2010, 05:34 PM

I always get a Flu shot every year to protect myself from that. As far as a cold goes I wouldn't go see a provider if I was sick. Here's a link from WebMD about preventing colds:

http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/co...event-cold-flu

charlestudor2005 · 10-12-2010, 05:44 PM

I get a flu shot every year. This year, it's supposed to be a combined flu and H1N1 shot.

I shudder when people around me sneeze w/o covering up in some manner. I don't flat-out refuse to shake hands, but I do limit if possible w/o offending. I carry hand sanitizer and use it frequently.

In the final analysis, I think you're OK as long as nobody has a fever (what I learned from mom). Now that may be an old wives' tale. This is where L chimes in with his expertise.

ClairJordan · 10-12-2010, 06:36 PM

Good stuff, thank you, guys.

Maggie McNeill · 10-12-2010, 06:45 PM

Actually, I found that frequent exposure to other people's bacteria gave me a lot more resistance; I'm literally almost never sick while I'm working as an escort.

burkalini · 10-12-2010, 06:49 PM

Haven't had a flu shot in twenty years. Haven't had the flu. ( knock on wood). I think if your in good physical shape it does tend to fight it off. I run all the time and must admit other than a minor cold haven't got sick in years. Don't give me that too old crap either. I'm almost 60. Get out and make yourself well. Ok enough of the health advertisement. Get a flu shot and have fun with providers

LAVixian · 10-12-2010, 08:29 PM

The beginings of flu/cold is the most contagious is what I was told. No tonsel hockey

Tiffany Cums · 10-12-2010, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngelOK

Actually, I found that frequent exposure to other people's bacteria gave me a lot more resistance; I'm literally almost never sick while I'm working as an escort.

I have worked with a large group of physically and mentally disabled for over five years before being a part of the hobby....and before that I did 4yrs of daycare...I say I hold my own pretty good! I use to get sick very often, but now its very rare.