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I've been taking Infection and Immunity this semester and it has been fascinating to say the least. Because of this class, I will undoubtedly be a germophobic cleaner and paranoid mother. However, due to the lack of anyone wanting me to disturb their appetites or dreams, I will sum up what I've learned this semester in a few succinct bullets:

• Wash your hands.
• Breastfeed your children.
• Vaccinate your children, yourself, your dog, and your mom. Also, your neighbors and their children, dogs, and mothers.
• Wash your hands.
• Sewer systems are good.
• Wash your hands.
• Breastfeed your children.
• Wash your hands.
• Vitamin C will not save you from having a cold and too much zinc in your body can be toxic.
• Ulcers can be caused by bacteria and some people get Nobel prizes for drinking bacteria.
• Wash your hands.
• Breastfeed your children.
• WASH YOUR HANDS!
• Get your shots.
• Refrigerate your food and cook everything to the appropriate temperature. Often, bringing stuff to a boil will make you less likely to die.
• Wash your hands.
• Breastfeed your babies.
• Wash your hands.