[meteorite-list] OT: Shot before Tucson?

From: hall at meteorhall.com <hall_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:56:52 -0500
Message-ID: <94bf9e778e52cbfe483e0d6732155636.squirrel_at_emailmg.ipage.com>

Yeah, but the drinks that ET makes in his room will kill a virus from 20
feet away! In fact, the last time I had two of ET's drinks I was virus
free for three years. One of the guys spilled ET's drink on a mesosiderite
and the metal
melted, leaving a holy silicate. These drinks really do appease the Gods!
Fred H.
> 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
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> 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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