After having raised 5 kids, and being the grandmother of 9, I can truly say the things kids pass around on their little hands, which they use for all sorts of unsavory actions, have given my family one contagious disease after another. I have never however had to treat them for anything they caught from a well cared for little bundle of fur in a carrier, or purse. I understand how some prople feel; but those of us that take our babies with us in defiance of rules, are not uncaring, or thoughtless. We just are addicted to our little loves, and don't wish to make anyone sick; and we hope they don't give our babies anything either! Lol!! Keeping it light, just another opinion. Have a good one all