There's been someone or other sick in my house since the 24th. The only ones who haven't been affected are the dogs and me. I guess that's because the dogs run too fast to catch the germs and I'm too ornery to be attractive to them.
I think the thing that has saved me is a compulsive usage of alcohol based hand sanitizer - to wash my hands with, not to drink!
Anyway, I use it after I touch anything that the gang has touched, which is a lot of items when you have 4 sick kids and a sick hubby.
I've been taking oil of oregano every time I feel a tickle in my throat, and it has made the itchiness go away every single time.
good luck and better health to all.