Prompt: List and describe as many changes in human behaviors as you can think of that contribute to decreased exposure to microbes.
Response:
- Going to the hospital
- Going to the dentist
- Going to the above and receiving antibiotics
- Having a major surgery
- Having a more bland diet, i.e. consuming more processed junk foods
- Showering a lot
- Using the antibiotic hand soap every time you wash your hands
- Cleaning with really powerful disinfectant wipes in your home
- Washing your clothes with bleach
- Not letting your kids play with other kids
- Not letting your kids play at the community park
- Isolating yourself for days on end doing homework in your room
- Being an only child with working parents (for the child)
- Not playing any contact sports as a child (for the child)
- Never going into the forest for a nature walk
- Never going to the beach
- Avoiding community transport
I feel like I can’t think of anymore without repeating myself.
