Re: [Harp-L] Harp hygiene?

[Steve <moorcot@xxxxxxx>]

Yebbut Vern, whilst I agree with that, there are all sorts of other nasties associated with colds, etc., secondary infections, caused by bacteria, that you're not necessarily going to get immediate immunity from, plus when you play your harp with a cold you're going to leave secretions in your harp that many a nasty will delight in. If you have a cold, leave your chroms, valved diatonics and wood combs at home and play simple (and washable) plastic 'n' metal harps that you can wash!  

> On 12 Mar 2014, at 21:37, "Vern" <jevern@xxxxxxx> wrote:
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> You are unlikely to be re-infected of the same cold virus by your harmonica.  You have almost certainly developed an immunity to any cold that you have already suffered through.  Unfortunately, there are hundreds of others to catch from other people.
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> Vern
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