A Handshake is more infectious than a Kiss

Like they say, KISS (keep it short and sweet). Did you know that when it comes to getting or passing on an infection, it could be more harmful to shake someone's hand than to share a kiss?

A recent report sends this friendly warning: You're at far greater risk of passing on an infection by shaking somebody's hand than by sharing a kiss. The same report notes that a regular hand washing may be your best bet against the spread of respiratory viruses such as influenza and SARS. It could be more effective than any drug.

Germs that cause stomach infection such as salmonella, campylobacter, and norovirus can circulate directly from person to person via your hands. Stomach germs can also passed on if you put your fingers in your mouth or forget to wash your hands before preparing a food. Breaking the chain of infection depends on how well you wash your hands.

Swine Flu now Unstoppable

Ive read at the news paper an article that says "Flu pandemic now unstoppable: WHO". The swine flu pandemic has grown"unstoppable" and all nations will need access to vaccines, a WHO official said, as 12 new deaths were reported and a study raised fresh concerns.

As death toll increased, the World Health Organization said a swine flu vaccine should be available as early as September and all countries would need to be able to protect themselves.

Particular attention would have to be paid to children since thy are considered "amplifiers" of the spread of the virus, especially when gathered in schools.

While most cases has been considered mild, a study released on Monday said the virus causes more lung damage than ordinary seasonal flu strains but still responds to antiviral drug.

( reading this makes my body chill, I just can't imagine walking on the streets and seeing all people wearing mask and all, Its like a nightmare. I hope they soon will solve this problem.)