jcmama777の日記, 2020年 01月 19日

Funny thing. When I started teaching 23 years ago, my mother told me that I was going to get sick for a couple of years. YES, it happened (taught high school at the time, over 100 students). By the time year 2000 happened, I hardly got colds/flu anymore. First thing I taught my kinder/first graders is how to wash their hands. Second, how to properly use hand sanitizer. Third, how to cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Since starting dialysis, I've gotten the flu shot. Although I had a bout with bronchitis last year, I have NOT had the flu/colds for about 20 years. I am definitely in the "high risk" category. I fully support flu shots and hygiene. Yes, a good diet helps...but people tend to be in closed in spaces more during winter months, hence, the flu travels faster. Good medicine, good hygiene...thank goodness we have it. :0) 

When I was undergoing chemo, my Dr implored me to stay in as much as possible during flu season. It can be very dangerous. In my recovery, I am very conscious to push open doors with my elbow and carry loads of sanitizer. I wash my hands so often that they are as rough as sandpaper. I can’t imagine someone saying that flu season is a farce. I’ve seen and heard if more people dying during the time of year that the flu is as it’s highest.  

Jcmama I almost walked because of the some of the of the personal abuse that got against me but I thought fuck them I am better than them and I was overwhelmed by the support of the real people on FS 

It’s real for sure. Our school is good about things like teaching hand washing and germx. They even pass it to us parents when we volunteer in the classrooms. Our school had to shut down a time or two because of lice and flu. People sending kids to school sick! When I was in cancer treatment it was my healthiest winter. No flu or stomach virus because I made everyone use germx that came around the kids and I. I used a mask and made the kids too when at family gatherings. No hugs and kisses and we avoided those coughing and sneezing. The family was very upset but it’s the only year I can remember where none of us got more than a cold. This year is the second year so far and we did the same except masks. Who cares if it upsets someone else, take care of yourself so you stay healthy and keep those around you healthy! 

It cracks me up that they have posters in the rest rooms telling people how to wash their hands. Seriously... if you're able to GO alone (old enough) you should know how.  

Yes, but you know Bella, that so many people walk out without washing!