Poll of the Week: Avoiding Germs in the Air

[SarahS]

It's cold and flu season once again. Vote in our poll and tell us how you avoid nasty germs on the plane!

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[soliteyah]

The other thing I do is just general stuff for good health -- eat my veggies, get lots of sleep, etc., in the days leading up to the flight. That way my immune system is in good shape before I get on the plane.

[Metravellongtime]

I am so afraid of germs when I'm flying. After all, there are all those studies out there about how people on planes are more exposed to germs -- and more likely to get sick -- than people who are not flying. I am addicted to hand sanitizer, and I try to never touch my eyes, mouth or nose while in the air.

[Joko]

It's cold and flu season once again. Vote in our poll and tell us how you avoid nasty germs on the plane!

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I usually put an antibiotic cream around my nostrils. It's worked - so far . . .

[Eurapart]

How about looking at an alternative to flying with cabins full of recirculated air. It will be a more sustainable travel mode as well.

[shubhranshu]

When we book our seat in any airlines, we don’t know who is going to sit next to us. After boarding, if I find the person suffering from disease, I ask to change my seat. I don’t think that planes of reputed airlines are dirty in themselves causing infections.

[AuthenticSeacoast]

Another preventative measure is to take an immune booster like echinacea before getting on your flight. Here's to flying germ free!

[kiwi4ever]

I usually put an antibiotic cream around my nostrils. It's worked - so far . . .

I put it in my nostrils and it seems to keep the germs out - have done this for about 4 years and not picked up a cold since.

[jocap]

I can't say that I've ever thought about it- if I catch a cold then I deal with it- I don't know of anything which can handle a virus like that, despite years of research at the Common Cold unit......where, for generations, they've paid volunteers to have a few quiet weeks being exposed to the virus and trying every kind of treatment.....
At my age, apparently I've gone through most of the 52(?) different types of virus, so I don't often suffer. Keeping fit and eating well seems to be the best thing.
Jo.

[Aucklandecofarm]

I take Olive Leaf and Pau d'Arco (2 of the best-known anti-viral supplements). I also use saline nasal spray regularly. Always wipe arm-rests and TV screen and handset down thoroughly with alcohol wipes (which I carry with me at all times). Before using the toilet, wipe the seat with these wipes!!! and when you exit the toilet use hand sanitiser. You may end-up looking like a ""paranoid freak"", but hey!, if it stops you getting sick...(which these things do), it's worth it.