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Thu Apr-30-09 12:18 PM
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Please let me never be one of those reactionary people wearing surgical masks on the bus |
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We're not there yet, people! Moreover, everyone is saying that these masks aren't even effective.
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:18 PM
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1. In some countries they wear them so as not to infect others - ie considerate |
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:28 PM
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6. Yep, but too many Americans think it's their god given right to infect others |
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:22 PM
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they give people a measure of control when they feel they're losing it
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:25 PM
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3. Be the first on your block! |
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:27 PM
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4. People around here are wearing them as a joke |
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Edited on Thu Apr-30-09 12:27 PM by dubeskin
I think the only people who are really taking it seriously are the media.
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:28 PM
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5. Some people wear them for the pollen. n/t |
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:30 PM
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7. I've known people who wear them all the time regardless |
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of any impending flu. Some people have compromised immune systems, for one reason or another. Some people have diseases that make them more susceptible to opportunistic diseases that could take hold should they contract a common cold.
I'm a little more than tired of the holier-than-thou, you're such a freaking scaredy cat mob around here.
I thought liberals were a lot more live-and-let-live than that.
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:30 PM
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8. "Everybody" is wrong, then. |
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No, the masks are not fine enough to stop individual viruses...however, individual influenza viruses don't just float around in the air.
What masks do is provide a physical barrier to droplets from coughing and sneezing...it's these droplets that contain the virus.
In addition, they prevent one from touching their nose and mouth with potentially infected hands.
Breathe in other people's infected mucus if you like...I'll stick with masks.
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:33 PM
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10. You're actually wearing masks around in public? |
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:47 PM
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14. No, but I will if this becomes widespread. |
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:42 PM
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13. Once those droplets dry, you inhale them right throughthe mask, |
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unless you've gone to a medical supply store and sprung for a HEPA mask.
However, you're right about the barrier to touching your nose or mouth with those contaminated fingers.
For infected people, those masks do provide a barrier to droplets from sneezing and coughing, but if you've ever sneezed inside a mask, you'll know it's an experience you don't want to repeat.
The best advice remains to wash your hands before you touch your face, use the back of your wrist to scratch until you can wash your hands, cough into your elbow, and if you're sick, GO HOME AND STAY THERE until you are well.
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:50 PM
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Masks are far from 100% protection, but they DO provide some benefit.
The rest of your advice is spot-on.
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:33 PM
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9. People undergoing chemo need to wear them in public places. |
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Edited on Thu Apr-30-09 12:34 PM by glitch
And other people who have their immune systems compromised.
edit: even when there isn't a flu alert. But I am sure you aren't laughing at them.
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:34 PM
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11. If you have a cold and NEED to go out, you're a jerk if you don't |
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shield your snot from the public. Some people like a mask for that reason--it assures them that they won't sneeze all over someone unintentionally.
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:36 PM
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12. how bout if I Bedazzle it to accessorize with my Jacko glove? |
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:55 PM
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16. Be glad it's not intestinal flu |
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People would be wearing diapers on the bus. :rofl:
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Thu Apr-30-09 12:58 PM
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17. The mask mostly keeps YOU from spreading germs. |
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If you don't have a mask, you can make a habit of sneezing/coughing into the bend of your elbow, rather than covering your mouth and nose with your hands. Compared to your hands, you're far less likely to touch the inside of your elbow to doorknobs, faucets, countertops, items in the grocery store, etc, etc. This reduces the chances of sharing your pathogens with others.
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Thu Apr-30-09 01:27 PM
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20. That's my move. And I get the added benefit of not looking ridiculous. |
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Thu Apr-30-09 01:00 PM
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18. They don't work against viruses anyway n/t |
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Thu Apr-30-09 01:15 PM
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19. I prefer to be one of those angry guys with a shopping bag screaming about the good of socialism! |
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Edited on Thu Apr-30-09 01:17 PM by GreenTea
(But without the drool coming out of my mouth)....
Universal Health Care NOW!
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Thu Apr-30-09 01:41 PM
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21. Hey, cool your jets. This pollen season and some people need to wear those masks becaause... .. |
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Thu Apr-30-09 01:44 PM
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22. Those of us with compromised immune systems need to wear the masks. n/t |
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