I was wondering if anyone knows, can you catch a cold from using the same telephone as someone who has one? And if so, then what should you do about it?
2007-02-23 00:48:58 · 2 answers · asked by Corrida 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Thanks to the people who answered...I also wanted to add - what if an infected person has used the phone and then you use it afterwards before doing anything to disinfect it, what are your chances of getting a cold?
2007-02-23 00:59:24 · update #1
And one more thing (VERY important!) - if you do use a telephone that's been infected by someone with a cold, then if you take an echinacea tablet, will it help to prevent you from cathing their cold?
2007-02-23 01:04:29 · update #2
on that last detail, I meant "catching" their cold!
2007-02-23 01:11:39 · update #3
Yes. Wipe the phone down with rubbing alcohol or 10% bleach solution after the infected one uses it. Wash your hands frequently.
2007-02-23 00:57:37 · answer #1 · answered by lisateric 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, u can catch it that way. spray everything with lysol or wipes to get rid of cold germs
2007-02-23 08:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by jenivive 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋