Shared Microbes: Do You and Your Child Share Germs?

Question
Do you and your child have the same germs i know its a stupid question but i was in an argument with someone over the topic so i would like to prove her wrong

Answer
Dear Sally,

I think I am a little unsure of what you are asking, but there are no stupid questions!

Are you talking about things like staph?  All humans share certain organisms that are crucial to our bodies functioning as usual, some, like Strep, we catch.   

If you can let me know a little bit more of what you are thinking of, I would be happy to try and answer to the best of my ability.

Best wishes,

Andrea