Why not a fist bump? Doctor says elbow greeting fights flu
By Donna Wright | Bradenton Herald
BRADENTON — Ban the handshake — that’s Dr. Joe Soler’s advice for avoiding swine flu, which appears to be spreading fast in certain areas of the United States, Mexico, Canada, New Zealand and Europe.
When Soler and his colleagues greet patients at Pinnacle Urgent Care, 315 75th St. W., they look like they are doing a do-si-do as they tap their elbows to say hello.
Soler, the medical director of Pinnacle Urgent Care Center, has been avoiding shaking hands with patients and friends “It’s the only safe way to greet someone,” Soler says. “Flu and cold germs spread when people touch their hands to their mouths, eyes or nose.“ read full story
Blog to promote Fist Bumping as an acceptable alternative to a handshake.