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yawanna · 01-04-2004, 04:46 PM

I actually did get a second, and a third opinion. Same thing - I'd test positive if vacinnated. So semi annually I'd have to have chest xrays done. Given the risk of exposure.. we presently have a TB alert in my field....it was suggested that we just continue with our usual precautions. I can't do better than a latex gloved hand touching the arm of a person in crisis...other than interact from behind plexiglass?

Which gets me to thinking about this and other related threads....do we not perform certain jobs or hobbies or interests for fear of getting an infection or illness? We take the TTC a lot, and people who we've never seen before often sneeze or cough in a crowded subway car. In my days as a Volunteer Manager, I learned from the Health Dept. that people with infectious conditions, such as colds or flu, were not to be handling items that would be passed onto other people ie: answering phones, licking envelopes, sorting food donations. I'd think twice about handling communal bowling balls

I've also read (check me on this one, too EBF

) that Hep B can be transmitted via kissing. So do I never kiss anyone other than my husband? Or the Dog and Kat on the top of their heads

Do we now live in an age of 'calculated risks'? I think we do and no one can ever be out in the world risk free of contracting an illness...anything from a cold to an STD. When you took your best precautions, something may still creep thru.

I was recently forwarded an invite to a private sex party...wherein...participants had to be tested for all STDs and provide proof prior to attending. I remember Howard Stern did something similar in his Shock Jock contests of men having sex with porn stars. I'm assuming this type of testing met moral (for the participants - no comment!!) and legal obligations.

I have seen dangerous behaviour, health wise, in certain 'swingers'..... who we wouldn't meet with for that reason alone.....but the only sure way to avoid std's is to be sexually monogamous. The only way to avoid illnesses like colds...is to never leave your sanitized, air purified home, and never let anyone in.

I think we all take risks in our everyday lives...not just in having multiple sexual partners. In our world....the risks are calculated and precautions are taken. I think that's the best we can do or expect.

P.S. I have murderous Fur Bunnies... 2 hours of vacuuming later.... they're back the next day

I feel for ya ....

01-04-2004, 04:46 PM	#25 (permalink)
yawanna Has Left the Building Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,176 Location: Canada Status: married female	I actually did get a second, and a third opinion. Same thing - I'd test positive if vacinnated. So semi annually I'd have to have chest xrays done. Given the risk of exposure.. we presently have a TB alert in my field....it was suggested that we just continue with our usual precautions. I can't do better than a latex gloved hand touching the arm of a person in crisis...other than interact from behind plexiglass? Which gets me to thinking about this and other related threads....do we not perform certain jobs or hobbies or interests for fear of getting an infection or illness? We take the TTC a lot, and people who we've never seen before often sneeze or cough in a crowded subway car. In my days as a Volunteer Manager, I learned from the Health Dept. that people with infectious conditions, such as colds or flu, were not to be handling items that would be passed onto other people ie: answering phones, licking envelopes, sorting food donations. I'd think twice about handling communal bowling balls I've also read (check me on this one, too EBF ) that Hep B can be transmitted via kissing. So do I never kiss anyone other than my husband? Or the Dog and Kat on the top of their heads Do we now live in an age of 'calculated risks'? I think we do and no one can ever be out in the world risk free of contracting an illness...anything from a cold to an STD. When you took your best precautions, something may still creep thru. I was recently forwarded an invite to a private sex party...wherein...participants had to be tested for all STDs and provide proof prior to attending. I remember Howard Stern did something similar in his Shock Jock contests of men having sex with porn stars. I'm assuming this type of testing met moral (for the participants - no comment!!) and legal obligations. I have seen dangerous behaviour, health wise, in certain 'swingers'..... who we wouldn't meet with for that reason alone.....but the only sure way to avoid std's is to be sexually monogamous. The only way to avoid illnesses like colds...is to never leave your sanitized, air purified home, and never let anyone in. I think we all take risks in our everyday lives...not just in having multiple sexual partners. In our world....the risks are calculated and precautions are taken. I think that's the best we can do or expect. P.S. I have murderous Fur Bunnies... 2 hours of vacuuming later.... they're back the next day I feel for ya ....