Swine Flu Watch: Fist bumps and vaccines for Canada’s Olympians
Medical official urges flu vaccine for athletes
Bob McCormack, chief medical officer for Canada’s Olympic team, told reporters Tuesday that athletes should be among the first vaccinated against the H1N1 flu strain because of the communal conditions of the international games.
He said the Olympics are a breeding ground for disease as thousands of people from all over the world converge in a small, contained area for the duration of the Games.
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For flu-wary Olympians, hygenic fist bump trumps high-five
The looming threat of the spread of the H1N1 flu virus will usher in a new era of etiquette among Canadian athletes at next year’s Olympics in Vancouver.
Handshakes? Out. High-fives? No way. The cheek-to-cheek kiss? Forget it.
“You’re supposed to pound fists with people now,” said Bryce Davison, who with Jessica Dubé is one of Canada’s medal hopefuls in pairs figure skating.
After a pause and a laugh, he adds: “It will be interesting.”
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