Meds suppressing immune system

[disfan07]

Disney does.

I understand that they do, but I'm trying to figure out how it works. I can't figure out how a GAC would help with immunosupression. A GAC can't help you avoid the crowds everywhere so how does that work? I think it is a false sense of security. You spend more of the trip on rides, in shows, on transportation, in restaurants, etc with people than you do in lines so I guess I just don't understand (and apparently my doctors don't understand either) how a GAC helps.

 

[rie'smom]

I understand that they do, but I'm trying to figure out how it works. I can't figure out how a GAC would help with immunosupression. A GAC can't help you avoid the crowds everywhere so how does that work? I think it is a false sense of security. You spend more of the trip on rides, in shows, on transportation, in restaurants, etc with people than you do in lines so I guess I just don't understand (and apparently my doctors don't understand either) how a GAC helps.

My niece's infectious disease doctor suggested it. Apparently,her doctor would not agree with your doctor. She will continue to get the GAC. It doesn't matter whether anyone here agrees with it. Her mother chooses to follow a real doctor's advice not the advice of people who play doctor on a discussion board.

 

[ratlenhum]

I realize Disney does but I would feel ridiculous asking for one for that reason. My immune system is compromised so I need to wait in shorter lines. I just spent 3 hours on an airplane breathing recirculated air, will use the same toilets/restroom that thousands use each day, and in sit in a restaurant with 100's of other people but I can't stand on line with them???

 

[ratlenhum]

My niece's infectious disease doctor suggested it. Apparently,her doctor would not agree with your doctor. She will continue to get the GAC. It doesn't matter whether anyone here agrees with it. Her mother chooses to follow a real doctor's advice not the advice of people who play doctor on a discussion board.

Last trip we had a GAC for my child with a disability and I got sick so their plan isn't perfect. Didn't prevent illness. I wonder if I can sue?

If your niece goes next trip and gets sick will they realize the idea is flawed and stop using the GAC or keep using it to avoid lines?


The sad thing is pretty soon the GAC won't help anyone because everyone will have them. The standard lines will be shorter! People getting them for reasons where they don't need a GAC just some common sense are going to ruin it forvthose who truly need it


Does your niece go to Fantasmic?

I just realized this can work to my advantage. During our next trip we have 2 family members meeting us for a few days, 5 friends from Canada overlapping our trip and 4 friends from Philly overlapping us and the Canadian friends. I'll get a GAC for me with a party of 5 and my son will get the same and now even when we're a group of 12 we will all avoid the lines with our 2 GACs. I just hope I don't get sick being in a group that big with people from other states and countries than me

 

[Escape2Disney]

I do understand, in theory, why the OP thinks the GAC could be helpful. I am immunosuppressed, prone do severe dehydration (because of a different illness), and am in a scooter or wheelchair (because of a 3rd illness). The only time I use the GAC is when I'm having hydration issues and need to stay out of the sun. I'm able to moderately control the risk to my immune system because I know my body and what it needs.

On the other hand, we should try to remember that every symptom has a range of severity. One person's immunosuppression can be much more severe than another's. If it helps for someone who truly needs it using that criteria, then have at it. The purpose of the GAC is to allow people to experience the park to the best of their ability.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think her issue could be that there is a difference in potential germ exchange when you're in lines vs navigating the park. When you're navigating the park, you are mostly in motion and are able to dodge people who are obviously sick. In line, you are kept in close quarters with the same group of people for quite a while. While in that constant close proximity, it may be easier to catch what they have. For the OP, this may be an issue. I don't know if a GAC can help with that situation, but it'd be worth asking.

I also respect the post above where someone said if everyone gets a GAC it becomes ineffective. I totally agree! It's as bad as all of those <ahem>bratty<ahem> teens passing the wheelchair around so they can get on rides faster. The system isn't perfect, but without the system, I wouldn't be able to ride many of the attractions at all. There will be misuse right along with those of us who truly need the system.

 

[SueM in MN]

Closing ththread at this time as it has gotten into a debate.
It may reopen later when I have time to reply.