Thank you, Sue.
Linda
----- Original Message -----
From: Sue Roessel Dura
To: Recorder_Classroom
Sent: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 17:33:34 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: [RECL]disinfecting recorder mouthpieces

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.

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
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