JHUNTGOLF Posted January 23, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 23, 2018 With flu season being so bad in the U.S. this year, does anyone know whether Celebrity is taking any special precautions on its ships? I’ve been on ships in the past where they had staff serve the food and drinks and even took salt and pepper shakers off the tables. John Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted January 23, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 23, 2018 With flu season being so bad in the U.S. this year, does anyone know whether Celebrity is taking any special precautions on its ships? I’ve been on ships in the past where they had staff serve the food and drinks and even took salt and pepper shakers off the tables. John Sent from my iPad using Forums I've only seen that done as norovirus precautions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted January 23, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 23, 2018 None of that is effective against droplet spread viruses like the flu. Those measures are done to reduce transmission of contact type spread, like norovirus. There's not much the staff can do , aside from monitoring staff and passengers for obvious signs of illness. They certainly can't require everyone to go around wearing N95 respirators. Just follow the CDC recommendations: ://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/preventing.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasgal47 Posted January 23, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 23, 2018 None of that is effective against droplet spread viruses like the flu. Those measures are done to reduce transmission of contact type spread, like norovirus. There's not much the staff can do , aside from monitoring staff and passengers for obvious signs of illness. They certainly can't require everyone to go around wearing N95 respirators. Just follow the CDC recommendations: ://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/preventing.htm I heard on the news that you can get it by breathing! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted January 23, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 23, 2018 With flu season being so bad in the U.S. this year, does anyone know whether Celebrity is taking any special precautions on its ships? I’ve been on ships in the past where they had staff serve the food and drinks and even took salt and pepper shakers off the tables. John Sent from my iPad using Forums Just got off a two week cruise on the Eclipse- I have never seen so many sick people. I went to the infirmary one morning to see if I could purchase medication I had forgotten at home (nothing to do with the flu), about 50 people were inside and directly outside the infirmary coughing, sneezing and really looking ill. We never experienced this before! We had the flu shot- which I am told wasn't very effective this year, who knows if those ill people did. Speak to your physician as what to take if you get sick. I would strongly suggest that people bring antibiotics with them-and cough medication in case they develop an infection. The theatre was a sea of coughing and we didn't stay for the shows either. So much for the questionare we fill out prior to boarding stating we aren't sick. Needless to say- today I am sick- I have some kind of URI and will be going to the MD . We did wash our hands and use sanitizer constantly, but being in such confined quarters and an airplane- just so much you can protect yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwifromkiev Posted January 23, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Just got of Millennium. a lot of sick passengers and staff. My DH got the flu three days before the cruise end. Very nasty . Not a lot can be done as it is spread by droplets I.e talking/coughing/sneezing Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon StroudUK Posted January 23, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 23, 2018 The best thing to do is get the flu vaccine before you go. They are not 100% effective but will normally reduce symptoms if they don’t prevent them completely. There is a big difference between flu and a cough/cold. Most of the time if you feel up to getting out of bed and going to the Med centre you haven’t got flu!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted January 23, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Many of the people appeared to have the flu based on their symptoms and appearance However I am not a physician-Yes agree get the flu shot and seniors should have the pneumonia immunization also. Usually it is difficult to find chairs near the pool on sea days- not on the last eclipse cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted January 23, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands. If you sanitize/wash your hands on the way into the buffet, do you sanitize them after you've sat down and pulled the chair up to the table? Think how many people touched the serving ladles before you did. How often does the lower edge of the chair seat that you grab to pull the chair in get cleaned and how many people have touched it? How about that guy who exited the bathroom stall after a nature call and left without washing his hands and went right into the buffet or MDR. Think about that as you grab your roll to butter it. If you sanitize/wash your hands on the way into the MDR, do you sanitize them after you've sat down, pulled the chair up to the table, handled the menu, or touched the salt and pepper shakers? How often do the servers wash their hands? Overkill? Maybe. Having grown up in the pre-vaccine polio era, we were taught to wash our hands frequently. It's served us well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted January 23, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 23, 2018 The influenza vaccine is best put before the winter, and repeat the dose every year. And follow the recommendations to avoid getting sick, wash hands frequently, avoid direct contact, keep warm, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted January 23, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 23, 2018 When we were on a ship that had had a noro outbreak on the previous cruise I suggested to my husband that (in addition to washing, washing, washing, etc.) that we eat everything with utensils for exactly the reasons listed above....all the things you could have come into contact with after washing your hands. Knock on wood; we didn't get sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted January 23, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I heard on the news that you can get it by breathing! Well, yes, that's how droplet spread infections are transmitted. The infected person coughs, or sneezes, or just breathes out, releasing virus laden droplets into the air. These droplets then land on your nose or mouth, or you breathe them in. Bam - you've been exposed. The less common form of transmission of the flu is by contact. While it is possible to get the flu by touching contaminated objects, it is not as likely to cause it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Barracuda Posted January 23, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Have experienced flu and bronchitis at sea more than once and its no fun. Now I always pack a variety of otc meds. Plus got my MD to prescribe a "just in case" Z-pack, inhaler and strong cough medicine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted January 23, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Have experienced flu and bronchitis at sea more than once and its no fun. Now I always pack a variety of otc meds. Plus got my MD to prescribe a "just in case" Z-pack, inhaler and strong cough medicine. Ditto. You Are smart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted January 23, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 23, 2018 There is not much they can do. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted January 24, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 24, 2018 There is not much they can do. Keith Helps me if infection travels to my chest or ear. Best to bring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 24, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Influenza is airborne...that's why it's so contagious. Removing salt/pepper shakers won't make a difference. Someone with the virus coughs or sneezes, and if you're in the area, you will pick up the virus. Whether or not your immune system will suppress it is up to your body! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwifromkiev Posted January 24, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Have experienced flu and bronchitis at sea more than once and its no fun. Now I always pack a variety of otc meds. Plus got my MD to prescribe a "just in case" Z-pack, inhaler and strong cough medicine. Tamiflu is what you need for the flu Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted January 24, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Not for the flu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwifromkiev Posted January 24, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Not for the flu. That’s what the doctor prescribed, don’t be fooled by “tummy” :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOnymously Posted January 24, 2018 #21 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I have the absolute cure....don't sail in flu season, you are asking for trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted January 24, 2018 #22 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Well, yes, that's how droplet spread infections are transmitted. The infected person coughs, or sneezes, or just breathes out, releasing virus laden droplets into the air. These droplets then land on your nose or mouth, or you breathe them in. Bam - you've been exposed. The less common form of transmission of the flu is by contact. While it is possible to get the flu by touching contaminated objects, it is not as likely to cause it. Don't forget the eyes! A doctor friend says to close your eyes and mouth as soon as you see or hear someone sneeze in close proximity. He says that surprisingly, a lot of the germs enter through the eyes. I may look like an idiot, but have gotten really good about walking around with my eyes closed, mouth shut, and not breathing! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted January 24, 2018 #23 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I could never understand how players in the NBA are out only one day or claim to be playing with the flu. It is like they don’t have any respect for the other players or the spectators as it is contagious, and why is it allowed? Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted January 25, 2018 #24 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Influenza is airborne...that's why it's so contagious. Removing salt/pepper shakers won't make a difference. Someone with the virus coughs or sneezes, and if you're in the area, you will pick up the virus. Whether or not your immune system will suppress it is up to your body! It is also spread by contact and can live on surfaces for up to 24 hours. Thus, wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturngrl Posted January 25, 2018 #25 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I agree with the above posters. Please know that antibiotics will have NO effect on the flu! The flu is a virus, not bacteria (which antibiotics treat). Definitely pack and use hand sanitizer, keep your hands from your face, obey the 3-foot rule and bring OTC medications that will relieve some symptoms. As for salt and pepper shakers, carry tissues to pick them up, or spray them with hand sanitizer before using. Also in the buffet, use hand sanitizer AFTER getting your food and BEFORE you eat. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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