For those of us carrying tons of viruses/bacteria

Should I worry about passing it on to others? I have friends with cancer and other health issues. The last thing I want to do is get others sick because I'm walking around with all the stuff in my signature.
Also, if my immuglobulin is off kilter, am I more susceptible to infection myself?
I see those fabric face masks and wonder if I should invest in one to protect myself and others.

I wouldn't wear a face mask...but I certainly wouldn't hug someone who is compromised.

ChickNorris said...
I'm not sure what to do. Our small group (Bible study group) has a man in there with stage 4 melanoma on interferon. Now that I know I have all this junk I am worried about passing on this crap to him. We meet tonight too.

If you're really concerned - you could wear a mask...and just say tell him it's out of concern for him.

But, I'm not sure it's necessary...as long as you don't hug him...or sneeze/cough close to him...you're not going to be passing anything on to him.

ChickNorris said...

Girlie said...

ChickNorris said...
I'm not sure what to do. Our small group (Bible study group) has a man in there with stage 4 melanoma on interferon. Now that I know I have all this junk I am worried about passing on this crap to him. We meet tonight too.

If you're really concerned - you could wear a mask...and just say tell him it's out of concern for him.

But, I'm not sure it's necessary...as long as you don't hug him...or sneeze/cough close to him...you're not going to be passing anything on to him.

So you think if I sit across the room from him that should be enough of a barrier? There are just all these things I never thought about before that pop into my thoughts and then I start to worry. LOL.

IMO - yes.

I have seen cancer patients wearing masks themselves if they are in treatment that lowers their immune function.
So, if he truly does have low immunity - I would expect him to be wearing a mask...and not hugging people.
There are a lot of people 'out there' carrying viruses that could harm someone who is immunocompromised.
So (repeating myself) - if he is in that situation...he would most likely be wearing a mask.