Originally Posted by
bocastephen
I highly recommend a combination of Sambucol liquid (clinically proven anti-viral, but useless against bacterial infections) and 1,000mg of Vitamin C. Zicam and other zinc products never really worked for me.
With a trip coming up to HK, Shanghai, Tokyo and back to the USA, I just bought two packs of disinfectant wipes which I use to wipe down every non-fabric part of the seat, AV system, controls, storage areas, arm rests, table trays, etc - anything I, or my stuff might touch.
Everybody needs a talisman.
The anti-viral studies are in vitro (not with people or animals). Neat Scotch has excellent in vitro anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties and is my choice. Too bad United doesn't stock a decent one on their planes.
Whatever makes you feel safer you should do as long as it doesn't impede upon anyones else safety. A sneezing person isn't necessarily sick and many sick people aren't sneezing yet are infectious.
I wouldn't go to sleep. I've watched people sleeping touch all parts of the seat and plane and then rub their faces and orifices thereon.