Last year the CDC reported, that at least 10 deaths and at least 140 cases of severe illness were caused by a mutant adenovirus 14 – a variation of a common cold virus. Outbreaks were reported in New York, Texas, Oregon and Washington. So far no medicine was found effective.
This year, the swine flu continues to make headlines all over the world. The most common advice, be careful who you shake hands with, and most importantly, wash your hands often.
There is no be all-end all way to avoid these viruses, but we can protect ourselves as much as we can. People all over the world are taking notice, from wearing surgical masks in the street, to holding on to the train pole with a napkin, to children’s soccer teams rubbing elbows instead of shaking hands after a game.
At least the adenovirus is only transmitted by nasal secretions and feces.
My advice is to wash your hands and drink water from safe sources. I prefer boiled or distilled water.
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