Junior Member
Hi, I am new to the board, but am loving that there are so many others like me out there! I thought I was alone... Anyway, my son v* on Friday afternoon and then seemed ok. Then this morning he had d* twice. I am being really careful washing my hands, but if I am changing his diaper- it isn't airborne is it?????I am so scared, i really don't want this. THANKS!!!
Senior Member
Nope, not airborn at all! It needs a host (poop or puke), so it can't leap into the air. Also, it has to be eaten, not breathed in. So you'd have to change his diaper or clean up his v*, not wash your hands, and then lick your fingers or eat something n order to get it. Just keep those hands washed and you'll be fine!
Junior Member
i was worried b/c i read that it can be airborne in v*. i read that a particle can fly into your nose and was worried the same about d*. i hate this stupid phobia, i can't relax!!!
thanks for answering.
Therapist/Recovered Emet
It can do that if someone vomits and it sprays into the air and onto you. But they don't just float around in the air looking for a target!
Hygeine is the key - be sure to wash your hands well when you change diapers or clean up after a sick child.
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it's airborne when the person v*s. And you have to be in a pretty close distance in order to get it on you.
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