Work precautions with Humira?

[AstridYam]

So I just started Humira and I have a concern. I work part-time cleaning offices, factory floors, and warehouses after hours, and I get pretty up close and personal with other people's messes and trash. I already wear gloves, but I know that my immune system is being pretty well suppressed with Humira, so my question is: is it worth the trouble to start wearing face masks? Does wearing it make a difference for anyone?

Thanks in advance!

 

[ronroush7]

I am on Humira but never tried a face mask.

 

[my little penguin]

Ds has been on humira for 4 plus years
From 3rd through 6th grade
So lots of sneezy coughing sick elementary school kids
No issues
Just lots of hand washing

 

[firebob]

I work in a nursing home. This Sunday will be my second month on Humira. So far no issues and I always have at least 1 person on isolation for something.

 

[Trysha]

Frequent hand washing is by far the most important

 

[FrozenGirl]

I would say just wash your hands and make sure not to touch your face/ other part of your body with dirty gloves.

 

[JackG]

3-1/2 years on Humira and I work in a factory and interact with grandchildren all the time, and I've not had any serious issues. I still get colds, a flu shot, and even some flu, but nothing worse than before.

 

[hcrum87hc]

I'm in the same boat as the others. 2 years on Humira, and I've had no noticeable increase in illnesses. I use a lot of hand sanitizer and wash my hands frequently. I didn't get a flu shot this year due to complications with the one last year (Parsonage Turner Syndrom-nasty stuff) and was fine.