Oh, dear! Now, I cannot '
see' the responses, but . . . you are welcome ptmx2
In re concerns about items that may harbor the NIHI viruses, remember there is a time limit on it's' life-span and the greatest danger is as discussed initially that entering our nares (nose), mouth, and other membranes (wet ones!) from coughs and sneezes
, which children are the most prone to do, without thinking or burying their mouths in an elbow, etc.
Pathogens replicate in
wet environments - and even placing a dry object/cloth on a damp/wet surface permits "bugs" to cross into that dry object/cloth, etc., so keep things dry, and clean, but I wouldn't fret too much about "the mail" etc. other than common sense precautions.
With our air quality today, we all need to keep the sinuses and nares 'rinsed' but at the same time, we develop immunities from low-level, frequent exposure and the present "flu" vaccine is affording some of that for the N1H1, too.
Again, MHO only, staying dedicated to "avoiding foods that come in a bag, box, bottle or can" is wise (my own written advice).
Great topic, and I agree about the fast turn-around. I've been 'lost' on other threads.
Here's good info on "Swine," too:
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/