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Eight things you can do today to help stop the spread of killer ‘superbugs’
Topic Started: May 10 2014, 05:52 PM (362 Views)
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The World Health Organization warned April 30 that the planet may be headed toward a “post-antibiotic era” when common treatments no longer work and routine infections become lethal. Already, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said, antibiotic resistant organisms kill 23,000 people in the United States each year.

Here are some things you can start doing now to help stop the spread of “superbugs”:

• Ask your health caregivers whether they have washed their hands. Though it can be awkward and intimidating, do it anyway. Especially in the hospital, where one in 25 patients acquires an infection. If you’re reluctant to question, say, the surgeon who just saved your life, ask a family member or friend to do it. Some hospital personnel wear buttons that invite patients to “ask me if I’ve washed my hands.”

• Stop hassling your doctor for antibiotics when he or she says you don’t need them. The vast majority of colds and other upper respiratory infections are caused by viruses. Antibiotics don’t work on viruses. They kill bacteria.

• When you are prescribed antibiotics, take the entire course, even when you start feeling better. Don’t hoard them. Don’t save some for next time. Don’t share them. All of those help strengthen bacteria’s resistance to medications.

• Wash your hands. A lot. Thoroughly. Don’t stop until you’ve finished one full rendition of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” (not out loud, that’s just weird). Make sure there is soap in the bathrooms at your child’s school, your office, at the day-care center. Make sure it gets used.

• Ditch the antibacterial soaps. They don’t work any better than regular soaps, according to the Food and Drug Administration, which studied the issue for 40 years. Antibacterial soaps are generally more expensive than regular soap, anyway. Hand sanitizers, which are alcohol-based, are fine to use when soap and water aren’t available.

• Get yourself and your children vaccinated.

• Seek out meat, dairy, eggs and fish that are free of antibiotics. As much as 80 percent of the antibiotics used in this country are given to livestock, contributing to bacterial resistance. Changing consumer demand is one way to curb the practice.

• Cover your darn mouth and nose — completely — when you cough or sneeze. Keep surfaces clean. Scour anything that has come in contact with raw or undercooked meat, fish, shellfish or eggs. Keep up your own resistance by exercising, eating well and getting enough rest.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2014/05/07/eight-things-you-can-do-today-to-help-stop-the-spread-of-killer-superbugs/?Post+generic=%3Ftid%3Dsm_twitter_washingtonpost
Edited by Liquid Sky, May 10 2014, 05:54 PM.
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Very informative thread. :highfive: By the way I did wash my hands.

I find it very upsetting that some people don't view washing their hands as important as eating, drinking water, working etc. I've seen a lot of people not wash their hands before they eat. The funny thing is a lot of public places have free water, and soap to wash one's hands. But some people still choose to not ways their hands. *Thinking.* There are dirty humans, clean humans, and dead humans who die from not doing something as simple as washing their hands.
May they all Rest In Peace. :laugh:

I don't even want to get started on the folks who use the restroom, but neglect washing there hands afterwards. :upsidedown:
Edited by silly93, May 10 2014, 06:55 PM.
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Germaphobe here. Great article, instead of asking for antibiotics keep garlic pills and oregano oil pills in your reach when getting sick. Both are antibacterial+antiviral and better than antibiotics.
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May 11 2014, 02:42 AM
Germaphobe here. Great article, instead of asking for antibiotics keep garlic pills and oregano oil pills in your reach when getting sick. Both are antibacterial+antiviral and better than antibiotics.
*Touches her hair with his hands.* Don't worry I washed my hands. :smileywink:

Hey... have you ever seen women not wash their hands after using the restroom? If so what public place. Care to tell us a story that had you like... :X
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May 11 2014, 02:49 AM
AquarianLove
May 11 2014, 02:42 AM
Germaphobe here. Great article, instead of asking for antibiotics keep garlic pills and oregano oil pills in your reach when getting sick. Both are antibacterial+antiviral and better than antibiotics.
*Touches her hair with his hands.* Don't worry I washed my hands. :smileywink:

Hey... have you ever seen women not wash their hands after using the restroom? If so what public place. Care to tell us a story that had you like... :X
OMG! too many stories, but mostly the women at work. I can't stand opening mail documents without washing my hands immediately after. Wonder if they realize how many touches the mail before it is delivered. I have caught a few ladies at work not cleaning their hands after using the potty. Disgusting! It doesn't bother me because I don't shake any hand.
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May 11 2014, 02:58 AM
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May 11 2014, 02:49 AM
AquarianLove
May 11 2014, 02:42 AM
Germaphobe here. Great article, instead of asking for antibiotics keep garlic pills and oregano oil pills in your reach when getting sick. Both are antibacterial+antiviral and better than antibiotics.
*Touches her hair with his hands.* Don't worry I washed my hands. :smileywink:

Hey... have you ever seen women not wash their hands after using the restroom? If so what public place. Care to tell us a story that had you like... :X
OMG! too many stories, but mostly the women at work. I can't stand opening mail documents without washing my hands immediately after. Wonder if they realize how many touches the mail before it is delivered. I have caught a few ladies at work not cleaning their hands after using the potty. Disgusting! It doesn't bother me because I don't shake any hand.
I never thought about the mail and how filthy it must be before....
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May 11 2014, 02:58 AM
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May 11 2014, 02:49 AM
AquarianLove
May 11 2014, 02:42 AM
Germaphobe here. Great article, instead of asking for antibiotics keep garlic pills and oregano oil pills in your reach when getting sick. Both are antibacterial+antiviral and better than antibiotics.
*Touches her hair with his hands.* Don't worry I washed my hands. :smileywink:

Hey... have you ever seen women not wash their hands after using the restroom? If so what public place. Care to tell us a story that had you like... :X
OMG! too many stories, but mostly the women at work. I can't stand opening mail documents without washing my hands immediately after. Wonder if they realize how many touches the mail before it is delivered. I have caught a few ladies at work not cleaning their hands after using the potty. Disgusting! It doesn't bother me because I don't shake any hand.
:D Hehehe Lol... That's nasty, do they ask to use some of your stuff, or try to pick at your food sometimes? Lmao...

I wash my hands after touching everything, that I didn't clean. No joke... After using the rest room I get a napkin, to dry my hands off then open the door with it. If there isn't any napkins in the restroom, I always have some in my pocket.

I agree mail passes a lot of hands.
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May 11 2014, 03:08 AM
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May 11 2014, 02:58 AM
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May 11 2014, 02:49 AM
AquarianLove
May 11 2014, 02:42 AM
Germaphobe here. Great article, instead of asking for antibiotics keep garlic pills and oregano oil pills in your reach when getting sick. Both are antibacterial+antiviral and better than antibiotics.
*Touches her hair with his hands.* Don't worry I washed my hands. :smileywink:

Hey... have you ever seen women not wash their hands after using the restroom? If so what public place. Care to tell us a story that had you like... :X
OMG! too many stories, but mostly the women at work. I can't stand opening mail documents without washing my hands immediately after. Wonder if they realize how many touches the mail before it is delivered. I have caught a few ladies at work not cleaning their hands after using the potty. Disgusting! It doesn't bother me because I don't shake any hand.
I never thought about the mail and how filthy it must be before....
You don't sniff yo mail, and be like this to ya? : tongue: Jk.

You have any stories Liquid Sky?:)

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May 11 2014, 03:18 AM
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May 11 2014, 02:58 AM
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May 11 2014, 02:49 AM
AquarianLove
May 11 2014, 02:42 AM
Germaphobe here. Great article, instead of asking for antibiotics keep garlic pills and oregano oil pills in your reach when getting sick. Both are antibacterial+antiviral and better than antibiotics.
*Touches her hair with his hands.* Don't worry I washed my hands. :smileywink:

Hey... have you ever seen women not wash their hands after using the restroom? If so what public place. Care to tell us a story that had you like... :X
OMG! too many stories, but mostly the women at work. I can't stand opening mail documents without washing my hands immediately after. Wonder if they realize how many touches the mail before it is delivered. I have caught a few ladies at work not cleaning their hands after using the potty. Disgusting! It doesn't bother me because I don't shake any hand.
:D Hehehe Lol... That's nasty, do they ask to use some of your stuff, or try to pick at your food sometimes? Lmao...

I wash my hands after touching everything, that I didn't clean. No joke... After using the rest room I get a napkin, to dry my hands off then open the door with it. If there isn't any napkins in the restroom, I always have some in my pocket.

I agree mail passes a lot of hands.
No, they don't ask..I bring my own lunch and utensils. I began eating in my office at work to avoid all of this. Oh yes, I get paper towels and wash my hands (counting to 30) then use the towel to turn off faucet and open bathroom door.
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May 11 2014, 03:25 AM
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May 11 2014, 03:18 AM
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May 11 2014, 02:58 AM
silly93
May 11 2014, 02:49 AM
AquarianLove
May 11 2014, 02:42 AM
Germaphobe here. Great article, instead of asking for antibiotics keep garlic pills and oregano oil pills in your reach when getting sick. Both are antibacterial+antiviral and better than antibiotics.
*Touches her hair with his hands.* Don't worry I washed my hands. :smileywink:

Hey... have you ever seen women not wash their hands after using the restroom? If so what public place. Care to tell us a story that had you like... :X
OMG! too many stories, but mostly the women at work. I can't stand opening mail documents without washing my hands immediately after. Wonder if they realize how many touches the mail before it is delivered. I have caught a few ladies at work not cleaning their hands after using the potty. Disgusting! It doesn't bother me because I don't shake any hand.
:D Hehehe Lol... That's nasty, do they ask to use some of your stuff, or try to pick at your food sometimes? Lmao...

I wash my hands after touching everything, that I didn't clean. No joke... After using the rest room I get a napkin, to dry my hands off then open the door with it. If there isn't any napkins in the restroom, I always have some in my pocket.

I agree mail passes a lot of hands.
No, they don't ask..I bring my own lunch and utensils. I began eating in my office at work to avoid all of this. Oh yes, I get paper towels and wash my hands (counting to 30) then use the towel to turn off faucet and open bathroom door.
Hahaha I bet they think it's werid of you to be eating all alone..

I do the same thing, dude be looking at me all werid in stuff. They give the facial expression that be like "What is this mofo doing... :blink: :-/ " I'm just don't want to get sick, because of not doing something that takes less than 3 minutes to do. *Shrug.* I do get occasional compliments, and stuff. Folks saying "Wow that's smart." Then I'm like in my head... "It feels more like common sense to me... :crossedeye: "
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