By Maria Hart

The deluge of Ebola coverage is straight up overwhelming. Various screaming headlines have asked whether we can get Ebola from spit, semen, and even bowling balls—and that’s just credentialed media outlets. We can’t begin to cover hysterical reactions from relatives. (But thanks for the concern, Mom.) Personally, we’re looking forward to a new wave of decorative home goods saying, “Keep Calm and Carry Hand Sanitizer.” So here’s our solution to all that noise: We’ve turned to five medical experts and asked, “What’s the one thing we should keep in mind when it comes to Ebola?” Their advice below will make you realize just how silly it is to wear a hazmat suit to the airport.

 Ebola Slideshow

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David L. Katz, M.D.

Director, Yale University Prevention Research Center

The risk of Ebola to any one of us in the U.S., particularly those not involved in hands-on patient care, is less than that of getting struck by lightning or eaten by a shark. With four cases out of a population of over 300 million, it may be less than the risk of the shark eating you [while] being struck by lightning. We massively exaggerate the exotic risks we can least control and massively undervalue the mundane risks we can control.

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James Hardeman, M.D.

Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician and Author of Appears Younger Than Stated Age

The chances of contracting Ebola are very low, but here are three things to do to diminish the risk: 1. Use hand purifier after holding [a pole] on the subway. 2. Wash your hands before eating. 3. Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth when you …read more

Source:: Greatist