Germs On Campus

In Frank Bruni’s article “The Real Campus Scourge,” the main argument that many college freshmen are extremely lonely at the start of their college careers is supported by numerous testimonials and statistics, which add to the credibility of the argument and ultimately make the argument very believable.

“In the light of the germ theory…[d]jseases are to be considered as a struggle between the organism and the parasites invading it.” The aforementioned quote, by Henry Gandle, a professor of physiology at Chicago Medical College, characterizes the germ theory through the collective human struggle against disease inducing microorganisms. In a period of discovery, where the nature of various germs and diseases were brought to light, the common conception encompassed a war between humans and diseases; this analogy to a war implicates a united effort on the part of the human race in battling these dangerous microorganisms. Tomes writes in The Gospel of Germs not only of the different scientific discoveries associated with the emergent germ

(Starr.) Germ theory or “filth theory”, as coined by Charles V. Chaplin, was established in order to help define how environmental health impacts infection was transmitted. Personal hygiene and modern sanitary science became radically popular outlook in the early 19th century that helped aid and control diseases like tuberculosis and veneral disease, improving the health of infant, and other health problems. This growing emphasis created the need for individual health

2.2 Describe how to make an individual aware of the effects of poor hygiene on others

Since our early childhood we have always kept that inner voice in the back of our minds telling us not to touch certain things or to follow certain rules so we don’t become infected with germs or become ill. Our mothers and fathers kept a watchful eye on us as children and especially as toddlers because of our very curious minds and our driven power to explore. We continue to set the same rules for our younger siblings and will probably act the same as our parents did when we were young to our offspring. Well one individual named Jack Gilbert a father of two that studies microbial ecosystems at the University of Chicago decided to put these assumptions to the test.

However, there are some other places on campus where the Seven Deadly Sins are occurring. These sins are instigated in the gym and as well in and at sporting events. The physical education building is where countless hours of working out and showing off take place. For some it is not only for personal gain and strength, but for pride of being the healthiest or the one that is the strongest and can lift more weight than others around him this type of pride sometimes can lead to using illegal stimulants like steroids at the risk of death to enhance above others. Then there is rivalry in sports such as football where players are categorized from the best to the least. The athletes are regarded as first string, second string and third string.

It’s been 1000 years since the College plague epidemic (2016-2017) killed the entire population of the United States. The deadly virus started as a common cold. It was usual for many college students to get sick during the first week of school because of the close contact students had with one another. Unfortunately, this common cold had undergone a mutation that spread rapidly across the United States. Colleges and universities were promptly shut down and the race for the cure began, but it was too late. The United States remain uninhabitable because of the fear that the virus was still active. Recently, with the help of drone technology, scientist have deemed the United States once again inhabitable. Many of the pictures that were taken by

Things that are used commonly by students and staff should be routinely disinfected to ensure the health and safety of the people using the provided materials. Bacteria is related to disease (American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1885) Previous studies on the surface of a high school telephone showed that the phones had an uncountable number of bacteria colonies (Yalowitz, 2003). We know that surfaces used by the public often become contaminated because of the bacteria on peoples hands. A study on the bacteria on peoples hands showed that 28% of people have fecal matter on their hands (Judah, 2010). A study done on the contamination on public doorknobs showed that over 86.7% were contaminated (Nworie, 2012). This experiment was to show us how much bacteria is on the surface of the things we use

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of hand hygiene and how it decreases the transmission of infection throughout (Bloomfield, Aiello, Cookson, O'Boyle, & Larson, 2007). Handwashing can include alcohol based hygiene items and handwashing with soap and water. This study main focus was on North American and Europe. There is plenty of supporting rationale to backup why this study was conducted. Some of the few things this study wanted to achieve are hand hygiene is key to staying healthy and reducing infection. This needs to be followed both in the workplace and around the community to abstain from infections. Handwashing can be achieved by soap and water or hand sanitizers that removes or eliminates many microorganisms on the surface of the hand (de Oliveira Dourado, da Costa Barros, Diogo de Vasconcelos, & da Silva Santos, 2017). This can impact many individuals by using this technique to keep foreign germs off of the hands. The importance of washing hands

A common misconception is found within the statement that fewer germs in the environment, the healthier children will be. Sources such as Nashville Public Radio, The International Weekly Journal of Science, and The Huffington Post all come to the common consensus that the previous statement is incorrect. Thompson from The International Weekly Journal of Science claims that “ germs in childhood help strengthen the immune system and protect children from developing allergen and asthma” (Thompson, 2012). Shute asserts in a Nashville Public Radio article that “people who grow up on a farm are less likely to have ailments related to the immune system than people work grow up in cities” (Shute, 2012). Greenfield of The Huffington Post freely watches his children “clamber up and down farm animals and explore the garage and backyard” from his new found knowledge (Greenfield, 2014).

Many today wouldn’t think about not maintaining cleanliness, whereas in the 18th century maintaining one's hygiene or the fear of bacteria killing people didn’t phase patients, doctors, or even civilians. During the time, many people believed that if they were ill, it was because God was punishing them for their sins. So instead of trying to figure a way of a cure, many people continuously prayed to God or practiced what their religion did for the sick. But several people didn’t understand or know the miracle of medicine or even a way to prevent bacteria growth in the body. Back then is was a nightmare to have surgery if you were a patient, because they lacked of surgical techniques. But as scientist furthered their research on bacterial growth, realizing its cause in sickness has helped in the development of antiseptics.

• Work with Public Health to create a robust hand-washing initiative that includes fliers, brochures, and e-mail blasts to the students, staff, and community at large clearly depicting proper hand-washing technique. Email blasts will originate from University leadership to emphasize the importance leadership places on the health of University students and the initiative. To further reach students, social media snippets regarding the importance of hand-washing and flu-related illness information will be employed and released by the Student Health

Imagine you, having to wake up as early as 5 in the morning (maybe a little earlier!), your mouth as dry as the Saharan desert. You have strep, and you wake up with a quenched thirst and sore throat. You then get on your lightest clothes if you have any, and you head out to the nearest river/lake/tap/stream which would be at least 7 miles away. That is like from Collingswood to Mount Laurel! You then fill up your water basket which could weigh up to 70 pounds and the water could be contaminated. BUt anyway, you do it to live and for your family to live even though it may be unhealthy. Also, imagine that you have a dream to become a Doctor but you can’t because your family can’t afford to keep you in school. You can only eat the same food over

This assignment will encompass how the results of the personal hygiene and susceptibility microbiology experiments provide a framework for the basis of the NICE Clinical Guidance (CG139) on Infection and how crucial the reasons for the hand wash protocol and hygiene is in all healthcare settings.

There are many other examples which can be cited to indicate the pathetic condition of cleanliness and hygiene in our society. Hence, conscious efforts are needed to tackle this issue. There is a dire need to educate and sensitise people about the importance of cleanliness in light of our faith. In this regard social institutions such as educational institutions, the media and religious institutions can play a vital role.