This is my rule of thumb....if it is a really close friend or a family member, then we will go and follow Ethan around the whole time.
Otherwise, we don't go during the cold/flu season.
Even if we have a party to go to at a "safe" place, I usually have a look out for me who is looking for snotty nosed kids. They will call and let me know if it is safe to come or not.
I can't wait for these kids to get older and stop putting their hands and other silly things in their mouth!!!
Blessings,
Missa