I worries me that, as other patients read them that have a virus or something.
2007-10-17 19:58:35 · 23 answers · asked by AnnieG 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
that's why you have an immune system, you sound a bit paranoid to me, maybe you should mention that next time you are at your doctors.
2007-10-17 20:21:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 08:42:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eveything is covered in germs and bugs. Our natural defences, our lymph glands, take care of the problem and fight off any attack.
People only get sick if they are run-down and unable to fight off an attack by the billions of bugs which surround us.
There's a simple rule which states you must wash your hands before eating food. Never put your fingers in your mouth, ears or nose without washing them first.
The most likely source of bugs which will make people sick are those lurking on such as hand-rails on buses and trains. Far more bugs there than any Doctor's waiting room - promise. Same rule applies to eating out.
Take care and stop worrying. We're all going to die, but not yet.
2007-10-17 20:18:26 · answer #3 · answered by Dragoner 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yucky... I think about that all the time. I only pick one up if I've been there for over an hour and don't know when I'm going to be called. Even then, I make sure it's one that looks newer. Otherwise, I have state CMSP/Medical insurance, so when I go to the dentist, or to any place that has high-traffic, I will NOT touch the magazines, door handles, counter.. i hate to even use the pens.
2007-10-17 20:08:39 · answer #4 · answered by Jess 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I bring my own reading material, touch nothing that I can help, never my face, and wash my hands once in the exam room. Then use antibacterial gel before I touch my car/ door. You have no idea how many people cough into their hands and then grab that pull bar!
Also, I try not to sit next to anyone. You can be as careful as you want, but if someone should sneeze or cough on you, then it is all for naught. Just use common sense and good handwashing.
2007-10-18 01:53:06 · answer #5 · answered by dedum 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always assume everything I touch has germs on it. Especially in the Dr. office, but I do read the magazines. Just don't touch your face until you wash your hands.
2007-10-17 20:02:22 · answer #6 · answered by cmak 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do sometimes if I can spot one that looks interesting. The entire Drs is covered in germs - just think how many you're breathing in! It doesnt bother me - Im rarely ill so must have a super immune system!
2007-10-17 20:16:55 · answer #7 · answered by hiddenmyname 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a self-proclaimed germaphobe. Just going to the doctor's office for a check up I usually wind up sick. . . so I have to be really ill to go.
I NEVER thought about the magazines - but yet carry my own pen to write with and keep hand sanitizer in my purse.
I will never read another doctor's office magazine again! Eww - how many people sneezed on those pages! YUCK!
2007-10-17 20:08:01 · answer #8 · answered by flhomeschoolers 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I read them if there's anything worth looking at. Think about it - other patients viruses will be in more places than just the magazines.
2007-10-17 20:06:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I read them. Most people with infectious diseases go to the walk-in clinics where you don't have to wait for the appointment. I don't read their magazines at walk-in clinics in flu season. Mainly, I hope that my immune system is up to fighting off diseases. I do like to read while waiting so sometimes I bring my own.
2007-10-17 20:04:48 · answer #10 · answered by Susan M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
EVERYTHING in the world holds germs so why would you not read the magazines?
2007-10-17 20:11:00 · answer #11 · answered by theradicalwomen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋