Originally Posted by
GUWonder
The "winter vomit"-producing day care viruses in the Nordics seem to not hit (or not hit as hard) some kids who have had lots of exposure to India as it hits kids who haven't. Not sure if the difference is due to fortitude arising from prior exposure to pathogens or if it's due to having more exposure to having stricter rules about hand washing, bathroom use and what to eat and not eat. It could also be due to the "gross candy" buying and consumption habits that seem rather prevalent as part of the popular cultural in at least parts of the Nordic countries.
Hmm... I grew up in an Indian village in 1980-87 with a pack of dogs to play with and a pond to swim in. Later during University in Bombay (1994-99) I had malaria thrice and thyphoid once, the latter probably originating from the office building 'canteen'. I think that is sufficient exposure to pathogens. The bloody dagis virus still gets me everytime I get in multiday contact with my nieces.
