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I have a deep fear of germs and getting sick. Even the thought of catching a regular cold drives me crazy. I was my hands for 10 minutes, and at school, I wear a bandanna that covers my nose and mouth to help keep the germs away. I mean, hey it's not my fault that kids at my school go swimming in 10 degree weather over the weekend, and then catch a cold. Basically Everyone is sick at my school ALL the time.

Some of my teachers get mad at me when I wear my bandanna, but if they make me sit next to, talk to, and help out sick people, why shouldn't I be able to wear it? I'm not going to get sick because of one stupid person. Last week, I skipped alot of my classes just because I sat next to sick people in them and I don't want to get sick. Mainly because I just started working out, and if I'm sick, I won't be able to work out. (yes, working out is REALLY important to me.)

Now my question, I guess my question is, is there anything else I can do from getting sick? Any healthy tips that you can inform me on? (Besides obvious stuff like washing your hands.) Do you think the bandanna is a good idea? I've actually considered wearing a surgical mask but then people would think I'm even weirder.

Also, how possible is it that I'm going to get sick if I sit next to someone sick, for about 45 minutes every day? (Keep in mind that I'm wearing my bandanna over my nose and mouth.) ANY advice you have would be helpful because I'm flipping out right now.

Alright well I'm going to start off by explaining that our bodies are made up of germs and some of them keep us healthy! I know it's kind of a creepy thought...
Anyway, we have to get sick eventually or else when we DO get sick (like with a cold or something) it becomes more serious because your body wasn't built strongly from the previous sicknesses. Washing your hands after and before meals is a very good idea and if there isn't one available ALWAYS bring hand sanatizer! It kills 99.9% of bad germs! Or you can even use that after washing your hands. The main way people get colds is when it's cold outside so people huddle together...or some people sneeze and it travels through the cold air so try to keep your distance from those people. As far as the bandanna goes...
I think you can stay pretty healthy without it but if you feel it's necessary go for it! I think it's a good idea if there's nothing else at hand. Sicknesses are most contagious an hour before a person gets sick so be sure to be around people that don't go swimming in 10 degree water for whatever reason they have to do that...
Now this might sound a little weird but wearing chapstick might help. Sounds very strange I know but I think it will give your lips less exposure to the germs in the air. And remember, if you do get sick...it's not the end of the world and it should be over within 3 to 4 days. 5 at the most depending on your illness. I REALLY hope I helped and if there's anything more I can do let me know! Maybe try googling some ways if I didn't help...
Hope I helped.

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