I've fondled my blade extensively and co-mingled it with all my other fixed blades... No symptoms yet but I've only had it about 27 hours. Hope you guys feel better soon. I have a pretty strong immune system so maybe it won't get me. I'll be sure to get plenty of rest. It seems like multiple people have gotten antibiotics. Does this mean we have a few different things going around or its just not really flu? I'm sure some alcohol would kill any bacteria without hurting the blades, but I don't think I have any intiviral agents onhand.