As if I didn't have enough worries
Jun 21st, 2003, 10:07 AM
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I've a friend who just opened a restaurant and had to take a food handlers' course. She showed me the workbook -- while money isn't very sanitary, there's very small chance of it passing diseases, which if you think about it .. if it did, then bank tellers would be a pretty sick bunch!
Hookworms?? If my biology class lessons from many moons ago serves me right, their life cycle is typically picked up thru feet, climb up to lungs, return to stomach to lay eggs, which pass thru into/onto the ground, which hatch, and again picked up. I know flying scares many, but unless people are craipping themselves on the carpet, I don't think you're gonna get hookworms!
Hookworms?? If my biology class lessons from many moons ago serves me right, their life cycle is typically picked up thru feet, climb up to lungs, return to stomach to lay eggs, which pass thru into/onto the ground, which hatch, and again picked up. I know flying scares many, but unless people are craipping themselves on the carpet, I don't think you're gonna get hookworms!
Jun 21st, 2003, 10:24 AM
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Arkansas Nurse, they took away that thread you wanted to get going about seat-wetters. I'm with you on that one all the way, but obviously Fodor's isn't. It's a real plague for traveling women, esp. on the I-95 corridor. We need a real campaign to reform the sprinklers.
That said, how gross was it to find the pillow I wanted to use on my last cross country flight had halitosis -- smelled like bad breath and drool, and this in 1st class! I worried much more about what I picked up from that than about what was on the floor in the airport.
Seems to me this is yet another emergency use for the all-purpose baggies -- take off your shoes, islandmom, and pop your tootsies into a plastic bag to shuffle through security! I wear sandwich size, but they come in 1- and 2-qt. size, too. ;-}
That said, how gross was it to find the pillow I wanted to use on my last cross country flight had halitosis -- smelled like bad breath and drool, and this in 1st class! I worried much more about what I picked up from that than about what was on the floor in the airport.
Seems to me this is yet another emergency use for the all-purpose baggies -- take off your shoes, islandmom, and pop your tootsies into a plastic bag to shuffle through security! I wear sandwich size, but they come in 1- and 2-qt. size, too. ;-}
Jun 21st, 2003, 01:09 PM
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Two weeks ago flew out of TPA wearing tennis shoes and did not have to remove them. On return out of Detroit everyone,no exceptions, had to remove their shoes and place them in the little bucket with your other possessions. On the subject of germs, I always told my son when he was small "That's why we are blessed with an immune system".
Jun 21st, 2003, 04:42 PM
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I never get asked to take off my shoes. I've stood in lines where every single person in front of me was asked, but not me. I was the only one wearing running shoes/sneakers/tennis shoes/trainers.
Jun 21st, 2003, 11:22 PM
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They are making everyone take off their shoes here. The Lysol reminds me of the Windex in the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding - LOL! I don't use the blankets on the plane after hearing stories from my friend who is a flight attendant. How dare all you kinky folks trying to join the mile high club!
I should have remembered my friends mentioning the hookworms also don't go to the gym because of germs. I'm not as worried as them. I do get sick everytime I travel though.
I should have remembered my friends mentioning the hookworms also don't go to the gym because of germs. I'm not as worried as them. I do get sick everytime I travel though.
Jun 22nd, 2003, 02:06 AM
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In reference to your getting sick every time you travel. I have some general theories. First, stress. It is becoming more apparent that this effects our immune systems. Second, if you fly the dry air limits the effectiveness of your nasal passages to filter out bacteria. Third, if you illness is gastrointestinal - some people are very effected by changes in water and food, even if it is a country where these things are not normally of concern. Some people prefer to drink bottled water when they travel, even if local water is safe. And finally, when one travels they are usually around more places and more crowds than would be customary at home. More people with more germs for you to catch.
Wash your hands a lot, and carry bottle of that clear non-water antiseptic hand cleaner. Many recent studies are showing it to be as effective (or more) than good handwashing. And realize that most things you could possibly catch on vacation are not going to kill you or even make you very ill.
Wash your hands a lot, and carry bottle of that clear non-water antiseptic hand cleaner. Many recent studies are showing it to be as effective (or more) than good handwashing. And realize that most things you could possibly catch on vacation are not going to kill you or even make you very ill.
Jun 22nd, 2003, 08:02 AM
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As an RN I know about some of this stuff. Handwashing is the best way to avoid germs, however, an immune system that is not challenged occassionally cannot set up resistors to everyday common germs. As for the clear gel non water hand cleaner. Most of these are alcohol based therefore can be used as a weapon. How? I am sure you are wondering. Read the label...Flammable until dry..keep out of reach of children...imagine having this squirted into your eyes!!!
Jun 23rd, 2003, 06:15 AM
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In most cases you're not being asked to take shoes off because they have metal or might have shanks built into the base. You're being asked to take off your shoes because of the thickness of the sole. I have a pair of Nikes that have soles thicker than normal shoes. When passing through security a week ago in Detroit I mentioned to the TSA employee that these shoes hadn't given me problems in the past. He said that the new sensors detect the density of objects as well as metal content. That's why more of us are being asked to take off our shoes.
As for the parasite thing---anyone with a high school level of understanding of biology would know that there is no risk to picking up a parasite by walking through a security check point. These areas are probably far cleaner than most homes.
As for the parasite thing---anyone with a high school level of understanding of biology would know that there is no risk to picking up a parasite by walking through a security check point. These areas are probably far cleaner than most homes.
Jun 23rd, 2003, 08:39 AM
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In the past year I have been asked to remove my shoes (sandals & sneakers) at Laguardia, Atlanta, San Antonio, Newark, and Miami.
The last trip (about a month ago) was Newark to Miami and return. Was asked both ways to remove shoes. When we asked, we were told by the TSA that it is a new Federal rule which requires everyone (even the little old (about 80?), lady ahead of me in line)to remove thier shoes or not get on the plane. The option is yours.
The last trip (about a month ago) was Newark to Miami and return. Was asked both ways to remove shoes. When we asked, we were told by the TSA that it is a new Federal rule which requires everyone (even the little old (about 80?), lady ahead of me in line)to remove thier shoes or not get on the plane. The option is yours.
Jun 23rd, 2003, 08:47 AM
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My experience has been that everyone is usually asked to take their shoes off these days, and many do it without waiting to be asked, just to hurry things along. I have tried telling the screeners that my shoes don't have metal, but quickly realized that it's pointless to argue, and that metal isn't all they're worried about, anyway.
But, I do think that simply wearing socks would be sufficient protection from cooties; and that one would survive going barefoot in any case.
But, I do think that simply wearing socks would be sufficient protection from cooties; and that one would survive going barefoot in any case.
Jun 23rd, 2003, 11:40 AM
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This happened to us again last month - we were all asked to remove our shoes (even open toed ones) except for our nanny - who was wearing flip flops. The screener said he could tell just by looking that there was nothing on/in her shoes!
