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Nice article Diane P. It is a fact of life that we live in a world of germs. For those of us who have children in school age, we know that schools are also a BIG germ factory and it does not stop there! More than likely one of those germs will make its way home. Airplanes are my next culprit. Air vents and circulation are best carriers of germs. Since most airlines no longer offer food on board I am no longer worried about intestinal bacterium that can be acquired through the onboard feeding process. Regardless of this, airport food stands can be as bad as food on board. We are an easy target if the immune system is not prepared to fight back or protect us from unwanted invaders. In addition to the CNN article, I think we need to ensure equipping our bodies with the tools needed to strengthen the immune system at least for upper respiratory illnesses. Drinking beverages on board an airline is a gamble and we may not always be protected 100%. The CNN article advices to have bottled water or soda, I guess it assumes that you do not get ice with it either. I always wonder where the ice came from and where it is stored....

November 27, 2008 - 10:32pm

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