Comments on: Practical H1N1 Prevention Strategies for Web Workers

By: Pay4Bugs

Pay4Bugs — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:31:48 +0000

My solution, stop calling it swine flu. By referring to it as H1N1, people realize it's just a flu, and nothing more.

In fact many of my coworkers had it, I'm not sure if I did, but if so it felt just like a cold.

By: John Dowdell

John Dowdell — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:25:50 +0000

Those "shared computer workspace" scenarios seem particularly icky....

Two more practical ways to increase the odds: adequate sleep, and keeping nasal passages moist. The former keeps the immune system humming as best it can. The latter, whether through saline nasal spray or a facemask for moister air intake, and help make a more daunting environment for droplets to set up shop.

By: Eugene Kan

Eugene Kan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:41:53 +0000

I was taking it before but I’ve always been an advocate for vitamin D supplements. Given that we all work at home and away from sunlight for the most part, we’re all severely lacking in vitamin D. Some studies have also shown that vitamin D may help against H1N1.

By: Udo

Udo — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:14:26 +0000

Yes, it's an aggressive flu. Yes, you get some marginal protection by obsessive hygiene. But it's statistically doubtful you can prevent infection by becoming a germophobe.

Also keep in mind that human immune response is a system that relies on learning. Stating it plainly: avoiding antigens cripples your immune system further along the road through lack of training. If you don't belong to a high risk group, just ride it out. Either you get the flu or you don't. You'll be stronger after it passes.

By: Darrell Etherington

Darrell Etherington — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:09:00 +0000

I only just got over a case of H1N1, and I was lucky enough to be able to totally sequester myself away from anyone during my contagious period. Let me tell you, though, that even though I was able to do all my work from home, that didn't necessarily mean I got it done.

I assumed H1N1 would be like any other flu, but I was literally floored by it. My work suffered as a result, something Simon can attest to. My advice for H1N1 preparedness is then to build up a buffer if you can until the flu season passes. That way, the down time won't have as much of an impact on your productivity.

By: What to read on the GigaOM network

What to read on the GigaOM network — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:12:41 +0000

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