Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Oppinions varying among students about the H1N1 Virus
With the swine flu taking its toll on people across the country it begs the question are Keene State College students worried about this potential virus?
The answer to that question is a mixed bag, while there are some students who worry about the potential spread of the H1N1 virus there are many students who feel as though there is nothing to worry about.
Even though there is a 50% chance that the American population may be affected by the virus many Keene State College students don’t feel as if they have anything to worry about.
Two Keene State Students who feel this is something they should not be concerned with are Keene State Students Brian Ugalde and Mike Mobley. Both say they are not worried at all about the virus. When asked if they saw themselves or their friends and family potentially attaining the H1N1 they said, “No, were not worried at all. They also stated, “The disease doesn’t make us want to wash our hands more or use hand sanitize, it also doesn’t make us want to do anything else that could prevent getting the virus.” They did however say that if anyone close to them got the disease they would start to worry about it.
Another student I spoke to was SophmoreDaniele Couture she is more concerned about the potential harm the virus could do. When asked if she was worried about the virus she replied yes. She also stated, “I wash my hands everywhere I go because of the potential threat of the virus, and I try to keep my hands away from my mouth at all times.
When asked if she saw herself or her family and friends attaining the virus she replied by saying, “I hope not but it’s a possibility, I am going to try to prevent it at all times.
Keene State College recently has had 12 new cases of students coming down with flu like symptoms which may cause more concern about the virus. This news however does not phase Senior Allison Destefano, when asked if 12 new students coming down with flu like symptoms worried her she stated, “Maybe a little bit it makes me extra aware of things I can do to avoid it and I’m a healthy person so I’m confident.”
The swine flu is something which originates from pigs. It starts off in their bodies and it then starts to spread when the virus mutates (changes) and becomes infectious to other people. The virus becomes highly attainable to people who have little or no immunities to fight against it.
The symptoms for this disease can be anything from vomiting, muscle aches, diarrhea, coughing, headaches etc. The H1N1 virus can be attained very easily, that is why if you wash your hands, use hand sanitizer and cover your mouth with your elbow when you cough or sneeze the likelihood of the virus spreading becomes minimal and the likelihood of you getting the virus becomes very slim.
To prevent this deadly virus from beginning there are a many things people can do other than just washing your hands or using hand sanitizer. People can get treatment from the doctor, who can then provide them with the right antiviral drug. People can also minimize their chances of potentially receiving the virus by getting flu shots, that way people can remain healthy from the flu and wouldn’t have to worry about spreading the virus it they do become sick. Testing for the virus is something that you should do if you suspect that you may have it. This can help ensure that you’re a hundred percent healthy and let you be aware of what steps you need to take if you do have it.
No matter how anybody feels about the virus it is still out there and people should take the right precautionary measures not to get it.
The answer to that question is a mixed bag, while there are some students who worry about the potential spread of the H1N1 virus there are many students who feel as though there is nothing to worry about.
Even though there is a 50% chance that the American population may be affected by the virus many Keene State College students don’t feel as if they have anything to worry about.
Two Keene State Students who feel this is something they should not be concerned with are Keene State Students Brian Ugalde and Mike Mobley. Both say they are not worried at all about the virus. When asked if they saw themselves or their friends and family potentially attaining the H1N1 they said, “No, were not worried at all. They also stated, “The disease doesn’t make us want to wash our hands more or use hand sanitize, it also doesn’t make us want to do anything else that could prevent getting the virus.” They did however say that if anyone close to them got the disease they would start to worry about it.
Another student I spoke to was SophmoreDaniele Couture she is more concerned about the potential harm the virus could do. When asked if she was worried about the virus she replied yes. She also stated, “I wash my hands everywhere I go because of the potential threat of the virus, and I try to keep my hands away from my mouth at all times.
When asked if she saw herself or her family and friends attaining the virus she replied by saying, “I hope not but it’s a possibility, I am going to try to prevent it at all times.
Keene State College recently has had 12 new cases of students coming down with flu like symptoms which may cause more concern about the virus. This news however does not phase Senior Allison Destefano, when asked if 12 new students coming down with flu like symptoms worried her she stated, “Maybe a little bit it makes me extra aware of things I can do to avoid it and I’m a healthy person so I’m confident.”
The swine flu is something which originates from pigs. It starts off in their bodies and it then starts to spread when the virus mutates (changes) and becomes infectious to other people. The virus becomes highly attainable to people who have little or no immunities to fight against it.
The symptoms for this disease can be anything from vomiting, muscle aches, diarrhea, coughing, headaches etc. The H1N1 virus can be attained very easily, that is why if you wash your hands, use hand sanitizer and cover your mouth with your elbow when you cough or sneeze the likelihood of the virus spreading becomes minimal and the likelihood of you getting the virus becomes very slim.
To prevent this deadly virus from beginning there are a many things people can do other than just washing your hands or using hand sanitizer. People can get treatment from the doctor, who can then provide them with the right antiviral drug. People can also minimize their chances of potentially receiving the virus by getting flu shots, that way people can remain healthy from the flu and wouldn’t have to worry about spreading the virus it they do become sick. Testing for the virus is something that you should do if you suspect that you may have it. This can help ensure that you’re a hundred percent healthy and let you be aware of what steps you need to take if you do have it.
No matter how anybody feels about the virus it is still out there and people should take the right precautionary measures not to get it.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Soccer Clash
Hi everyone my name is Lhens Juste I just wanted to notify you that I will be covering sports this entire semester. I will be taking about all sports here at Keene State College and giving my oppinions on what I think of the games and the athletes. I look foward to getting my thoughts out there for you to read and for you and me to get to interact with one another and exchange comments. One game that I really want to talk about is the game between the Keene State Owls and Plymouth State University. These two teams are rivals and it should make for a good game on Saturday. Plymouth State is a perfect 4-0 to begin the season meanwhile the owls are 2-3 going into the game. This would be a big win the mens soccer team to maybe help get their season turned around. The game should be physical and it should be fun, I hope everyone goes to it, because it should be a good one.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Hi everyone my name is Lhens Juste and I am a senior here at Keene State College. I just wanted to inform you that I will be covering the sports scene here at Keene State. I will be talking about recreational sports here at our school and giving my oppinoins on what I think of the games and the athletes. I look forward to getting my thoughts out there for you to read and for me and you to get to interact with each other online and exchange comments.
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