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Kathie, Count me among those with a good immune system, especially when I was younger. Now, though, our protection from the flu may come from amantadine, which I have read offers such protection. No cloud wothout a silver lining! Pat >From: Kathie J Creveling <[log in to unmask]> >Reply-To: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network ><[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: PD and immunity from common cold >Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 07:52:46 -0500 > >In reading all of these cases that have by passed colds etc. I reflect on >myself and see that I am working with the public and many around me have >this awful flu that is last weeks. I too have not fallen victim to this >(knock on wood, throw salt across the shoulder and spit against the >wind!)... I am on sinemet and amantadine. So, my question is: Has anyone >posted this question on the NPF or APDA web page? I think it may be >something interesting to ask. Maybe they have a simple explanation. I know >that once we do get it, our lungs have difficulty, so the answer would be >interesting. >By the way... this listserv for all of us is interesting... reminds me of >having my kids living at home again... or when I was growing up in a big >family... lots of action, thoughts and personalities. Viva la difference! >kathie ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com