Shawnino Posted December 9, 2019 Author #26 Share Posted December 9, 2019 10 hours ago, marinaro44 said: You measured this how? We could just tell. We coughed much more in the room than in other spots on the ship or outside. A couple other cruisers who paid us a visit made unsolicited comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted December 9, 2019 #27 Share Posted December 9, 2019 There is a sign from NHS Scotland in our pharmacist today It says Taking antibiotics unnecessarily puts your family at risk. Says it all. If your ocean view was on Deck 4 it’s highly unlikely the air quality was any worse given you are near the medical facility- and on Deck 6 it’s mixed rooms so again the quality would be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottie A Posted December 9, 2019 #28 Share Posted December 9, 2019 1 hour ago, uktog said: There is a sign from NHS Scotland in our pharmacist today It says Taking antibiotics unnecessarily puts your family at risk. Says it all. If your ocean view was on Deck 4 it’s highly unlikely the air quality was any worse given you are near the medical facility- and on Deck 6 it’s mixed rooms so again the quality would be the same. Absolutely Ann. The greatest danger to mankind today may not be climate change but diseases resistant to antibiotics due to overuse when they are not medically appropriate. A virus will not respond to antibiotics. Many bacterial infections are now close to fully resistant to antibiotics. The answer to viral chest infections, common colds, Norovirus etc is simple. Isolate yourself from infecting others, strict hand washing and general hygiene, plenty of fluids and rest. It’s most certainly not taking antibiotics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubofhockey Posted December 9, 2019 #29 Share Posted December 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Lottie A said: Absolutely Ann. The greatest danger to mankind today may not be climate change but diseases resistant to antibiotics due to overuse when they are not medically appropriate. A virus will not respond to antibiotics. Many bacterial infections are now close to fully resistant to antibiotics. The answer to viral chest infections, common colds, Norovirus etc is simple. Isolate yourself from infecting others, strict hand washing and general hygiene, plenty of fluids and rest. It’s most certainly not taking antibiotics. In the US, you can't get antibiotics without a prescription, but OP was probably engaging in a bit of hyperbole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottie A Posted December 9, 2019 #30 Share Posted December 9, 2019 35 minutes ago, hubofhockey said: In the US, you can't get antibiotics without a prescription, but OP was probably engaging in a bit of hyperbole. Well you shouldn’t be able to get antibiotics without a doctor’s prescription....anywhere. That’s part of the resistance problem.... people buying antibiotics with no idea whether they are appropriate for their medical condition. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawnino Posted December 10, 2019 Author #31 Share Posted December 10, 2019 21 hours ago, hubofhockey said: In the US, you can't get antibiotics without a prescription, but OP was probably engaging in a bit of hyperbole. Other countries are different. But I understand the US' approach may be wisest. The last thing you'd want is a disgruntled teen showing up at his high school and causing carnage with a bottle of Amoxicillin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted December 10, 2019 #32 Share Posted December 10, 2019 On Pursuit now. Up to now everything is normal. I just notice that some venues are cold and always have a light pullover with me. Maybe setting the air conditioning so low contributes to people getting a cold since outside is warm. Washing hands are a must, but some people just avoid the disinfectants. Ivi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted December 10, 2019 #33 Share Posted December 10, 2019 1 hour ago, travelberlin said: Washing hands are a must, but some people just avoid the disinfectants. Ivi Some avoid the disinfectants for medical reasons - though I agree washing hands often is very important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare oddjob16 Posted December 10, 2019 #34 Share Posted December 10, 2019 30 minutes ago, uktog said: Some avoid the disinfectants for medical reasons - though I agree washing hands often is very important. Beware that some people have skin that react to disinfectants, but as the crew emphasizes: the most important job is simply taking the bother to wash your hands properly. Desinfecting does not substitute a good wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted December 10, 2019 #35 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Exactly - I for one react badly to Purell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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