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22. For what it is worth...

Fri Jan 11, 2019, 01:23 PM

Jan 2019

You are typically infected for about two or three days before symptoms manifest themselves.

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TSA & ATC Post: Why is it that the only time I catch a cold is when I fly somewhere [View all] MineralMan Jan 2019 OP

No doubt. I suppose I passed it along on my flight home, too. MineralMan Jan 2019 #2

I assume you've had the bean burrito experience? The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #4

Only on the receiving end. As a polite sort of fellow, MineralMan Jan 2019 #9

One of the grossest things I ever witnessed on an airplane was when The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #15

Uffda! I don't want to see someone do that anywhere, frankly. MineralMan Jan 2019 #18

You've got that right. Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #5

Dude...forgot your knife going on a plane? Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #3

Thanks. MineralMan Jan 2019 #10

Yes. It happens. Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #12

+10. Use a tissue when rubbing your eyes or nose nilram Jan 2019 #24

Airplane cabins are just filthy. MontanaMama Jan 2019 #8

Well, it's just a cold. Better than the flu. MineralMan Jan 2019 #11

Yes...thankfully it is only a cold. MontanaMama Jan 2019 #16

Wow. Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #13

Anticeptic wipes are great PJMcK Jan 2019 #14

Oh yes. MontanaMama Jan 2019 #17

I traveled on airplanes frequently because of my job The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #19

I flew back Sunday night from LAX marlakay Jan 2019 #20

I'm so sorry! No flu for me. MineralMan Jan 2019 #21

Thanks I feel tiny bit better day 3 marlakay Jan 2019 #23

For what it is worth... Takket Jan 2019 #22