with infectious diseases, I now advocate the el-bump. it's no... on Twitpic

with infectious diseases, I now advocate the el-bump. it's not as cool as the fist bump, but safer. I think it will catch on.

JET1961 on June 1, 2009

I hope this catches on. Could save a LOT of us, especially those of us with compromised immune systems due to the after effects of cancer treatments, from becoming very ill. Great idea!

chia_pet on May 2, 2009

I think this is actually much cooler than the fist bump!!!

lusus_naturae on May 2, 2009

Since our "Stand-Down" on handshaking at work, I will be the embassador of the el-bump to our employees!

maschwab63 on April 29, 2009

@Sharon_Robin Give the NYC spread to another school, maybe not NYC starting this weekend. Standard Flu Symptoms, plus a sudden spike to 103F.

drftamngthestrz on April 28, 2009

What is the best way for flight attendants to protect themselves? Thanks for your updates.

homeopathyfirst on April 28, 2009

Please look to Western Homeopathic Medicine in prevention, treatment and cure of this Flu. In 1918 Flu only 1.05% deathrate with homeoathy but allopathy 30% deathrate. We have very effective remedies...why does no one ask? Mary Terhune, RN, 978-505-9554.

sharon_robin on April 28, 2009

with the cases in the united states is it still safe to be in a place where there lots of people, like a baseball stadium?

ledu2nirvana on April 28, 2009

I have a question for you Doc. How did the bird flu end up being merged with the Swine Flu in Mexico? I thought the Avian influenza was from Asia?

leahdaisyd on April 27, 2009

How do you think the water shut offs in Mexico City, http://bit.ly/OH0J3, affected the spread of Swine Flu? Time said 5 million (25% of Mexico City pop. impacted. That's a lot of unwashed hands

KC_CU on April 27, 2009

Are the symptoms the standard flu ones? Is there anything else that might clue in "swine" over standard, everyday flu?

avajay on April 27, 2009

Thanks for your calm advice!

proprietress on April 27, 2009

The el-bump it is, Doc. Thanks!

febl on April 27, 2009

Take care

emberssailaloft on April 27, 2009

I saw this on The Colbert Report several months ago - it's a good idea.

Brittigan on April 27, 2009

well, it is getting SCARY - one day we will have to wrap our selfs into a plastic paper and live in a bubble !

NalaJune on April 27, 2009

Great idea!

kwjw on April 27, 2009

it's MUCH cooler to be healthy! keep emphasizing it!! : )

mychen on April 27, 2009

I "co-invented" the "Sanitary High 5," which is essentially a regular high 5 using the back of the hand, with Friday Fungal of Boston, MA. The el-bump takes it a step up - this is truly groundbreaking work!

wolinlab on April 27, 2009

somehow I think both Dean Frenk and you know how to keep it clean and can go full fist bump.

jgorl804 on April 27, 2009

lets just do that vulcan thing.....

Rikki_ND on April 27, 2009

I think it might actually be cooler...you might want to get that coined before others start saying they came up with it! :)

plaffin on April 27, 2009

Isn't that a bit too close to where we are supposed to be sneezing and coughing? What if we don't make it and then our sneeze stuff goes all over our elbow, then is transfered to the next person's elbow.