little children can be germ factories

[way2dry]

Joe,

Thanks for the information.

I believe that there is so much we don't know about the way things work and their interrelationships, that I'm willing to at least take a look at alternatives that are not outright harmful. 

As for germ factories,  I feel like I'm surrounded by them every time I go out.  I'm a firm believer in hand washing.  I wash my hands the minute I walk in the door.  Unfortunately this doesn't help when someone sneezes in your face...

Glad you're feeling better!

[4Kids]

I live with four germ factores on a farm with all the muck and manure a farm is famous for  .  Haven't been sick with a  cold a day since I got sick with the big flare in 11. Maybe you all need my little germ babies to come live with you so you will be immune to everything!  Guess I better keep one so I don't keep getting sick. I have even doctored them through the flu and strep which I have had a long time ago so feel quite likely to catch and stayed well.

Now if only the Sjogrens and PCOS could go away I would feel human lol!

[Head2Toe]

4Kids - Great comment!  I was actually going to mention the benefits of a little muck and dirt in one's life.  Or more specifically, I was going to point out the drawbacks of the extreme measures our 'modern' society has gone to to clean/sterilize everything to avoid germs.  Although there are some exceptions to every rule, extremes are rarely a good thing - even where germs are concerned.