On Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:23:58 -0500 (EST), you wrote:

>Hi. There's even scarier stuff out there than HlNl (which can be life =
threatening). It is against the law for the school to tell you if someone=
in your class has HIV. Maybe Hepatitus B, too? You've all had that =
training, right? Treat every bodily fluid as if it could be infectious. =
Some germs can last up to 7 days on surfaces? Most sanitizing fluids are =
not effective against HIV, etc. I think bleach is, is rubbing alcohol?

Just for your peace of mind: Contact with saliva, tears, or sweat has =
never been
shown to result in transmission of HIV. Scientists and medical =
authorities
agree that HIV does not survive well in the environment, making the =
possibility
of environmental transmission remote.=20

To prevent spreading or contracting the Hepatitus B infection:

* do not share injecting drug equipment
* use condoms with sex partners
* do not share razors or toothbrushes
* do not allow your blood or body fluids to come into contact with =
others.


Best, Sue