College students tend to live in close quarters, work long
and often erratic hours, and sometimes engage in habits that can interfere with
immune functioning.This can allow
certain infections to spread quickly and easily among college populations.
Frequent hand washing is the best way to cut down on the
spread of infection.
With respiratory tract infections, coughing and sneezing
into tissues and away from others protects other people.Dispose of tissues properly and promptly and
wash your hands!
Don’t share silverware, cups, towels, etc.Kissing on the mouth can spread disease.
Any body fluids (blood, vomit, stool) should be cleaned
immediately.Gloves should be worn and
hands should be carefully washed after.
If you have a draining wound, keep it covered with a clean dry
dressing.Any wet or saturated dressing
should be changed promptly.
Any significantly worsening infection should be checked by a
health care provider.
Smoking significantly with immune functioning.
Immunizations can provide incredible protection.Consider getting a flu shot when they are
available, usually in October or November.People with any decreased immune functioning or underlying health
conditions should definitely get the shot.This includes people with Asthma, Diabetes, as well as people over the
age of 50.Nursing students or other
people who care for patients should always be properly immunized.
