H1N1 thought to be spread by sneeze or cough, not hands

[ewizabeth]

This story is on CNN today, I guess it's best to avoid crowds because handwashing isn't as effective with H1N1. I'll find out Monday when I can get the shot when I go see my new PCP. I seem to be getting more prone to infections too lately. Hope I can avoid the flu this season.

Some doubt hand washing stops H1N1

Hand washing can reduce risk of catching a cold; not as helpful against H1N1

H1N1 virus not stable on hand; instead it thrives in droplets of water

Inhaling airborne particles, from cough or sneeze, results in a bigger dose of virus

Regardless, washing hands "really is wonderful" for preventing many diseases

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/09/24/hand.washing.helpful/index.html

[ewizabeth]

Early Results: In Children, 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Works Like Seasonal Flu Vaccine

The story follows at National Institute of Health website:


http://www.nih.gov/news/health/sep2009/niaid-21.htm

[newlyb12def]

Good stuff, Ewizabeth. Thanks for posting :)

[BBS1951]

No surprise there. Colds are also transmitted with sneezing etc. My plan is to stay away from movies and other crowds until I am immunized successfully.

[ewizabeth]

You're welcome NB12. :)

BBS,

I wonder if one of the points of this article was for people who thought that they could fend off the H1N1 with antibacterial wipes and handwashing? I suppose it could have been. I need to watch more carefully for people coughing or sneezing when out in public.

[Howie]

"I can hold my breath, a loooooooooooong time!"

From the film Creepshow

Thanks for the info Ewizabeth. :)


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[ewizabeth]

You're welcome Howie! :)