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Old Thu Dec 06, 2007, 01:01pm
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Originally Posted by rainmaker
Have you talked to an infectious disease specialist lately? Handshaking is something a lot of doctors would like to have outlawed. Hand to hand to other body part (nose, eye, mouth, wound or sore, etc) is one of the best ways for germs to spread.
Juulie, I can honestly say I've never heard anyone talk about outlawing handshakes.

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Originally Posted by rainmaker
Hands are much better at spreading germs than "things". Handwashing is the best way to avoid a lot of colds and flu, and avoiding hand to hand contact is another strong preventive measure.

At least, that's what every doctor I talk to says.
The hand to hand contact isn't the problem. It's sticking your fingers in your mouth afterward that will cause you problems.
All I'm saying is use good hygiene and you don't have live your life like your in a bubble.
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