I would think that there would be more people avoiding the whole hand shaking, hugging and kissing thing right now. I like what Dejibo wrote and think that's a great way of avoiding the handshake.

If I wash my hands any more, the skin is going to just peel off!! My hands are so dry from washing them and using hand sanitizer that I have lotion next to each sink to use each time I wash them.

Stocking up on things you may need should you get sick is a good idea. You're better off having it on hand and maybe wasting a few dollars than running out to the store when you aren't feeling well. Besides some of the OTC's have a long enough shelf life that you may need them sometime during this season!

My DD said the teachers are having all the kids wash, wash, wash their hands. She said some kids don't even bother to stick their hands under water. They stand in front of the sink, count to five and leave! If kids won't even wash their hands when told to do it along with the rest of the kids, I can just imagine how many adults are sneezing into their hands or wiping their noses and not bothering to wash them. My DD and I are scheduled to go for the H1N1 flu shot and Wednesday can't come soon enough! Like Hockey wrote - those that can handle the shot should get it and I agree. We already got the seasonal flu shot and my DH will get his at work.