Escaping the Swine Flu
Hiya Everyone!!!
So, the year is coming to a close and I'm sure I'm not the only one counting down the days until they go home. :) I hope many of you will be going somewhere far from the Swine Flu, but for others (like me) who live close to an area that has been infected (not to mention being right across the border! >.<) I want to pass some info on how to avoid the flu. I'm sure you have all heard it, but it won't hurt to hear it again. I also want to talk about what I have done since my last post and a few things that are coming up before we leave.
Let's get the swine flu out of the way! Here are ways to prevent it:
1. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough.
2. Cough or sneeze into a tissue and then throw it away.
3. Wash your hands often- using soap or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer and 15-20 seconds of scrubbing.
4. Clean things that are touched often, including telephones, keyboards, door handles, and sink handles.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
6. Stay home when you have flu symptoms, and see your physician as needed (within the first 24-48 hours if classic flu symptoms develop as treatment is available). OMT has been shown in some studies to reduce problems and even the risk of death in flu and pneumonia- so be sure to consult your DO!
7. Stay healthy: get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, avoid smoking, consider pneumonia vaccine if at risk, and eat nutritious food to prevent disease.
8. Get a flu shot annually! (though this likely will not prevent swine flu)
And if you have anymore questions or want updates go to:
~~~UNE Health Center: http:// www.une.edu/uhc/students.asp
~~~Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/swine-flu-2009.shtml
~~~Or U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention:
~~~~Info on preventing the flu: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm
~~~~Info on swine flu: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
Moving on to happier things! So, the beginning of this week was pretty busy. I had many papers due, which I finished ^^, and another concert! This time I saw Hey Monday, Metro Station, All Time Low, Cobra Starship and Fall Out Boy! It was an amazing concert! With all the bands they didn't play as many songs as I wanted them to sing, but it was still amazing! I went with my roommate Erika and out two friends Ellen and Chris. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of us, but I have plenty of the bands I will post. Then last night was another Kiosk Concert with The Interracials and Wet Screams. Both are bands that came from the Assissi 3rd (YAY!!!) It was a really good time. The turnout wasn't as big as the first concert, but fun all in all. I encourage everyone to attend next year’s concerts! ^^
(Metro Station)
(All Time Low)
(Fall Out Boy)
(Wet Screams at the Kiosk Concert)
There isn't a lot going other than finals, but there are a few things. The last ballroom class was tonight at 3pm, so I hope that all those that went had a good time! ^^ Also if you didn't participate in Swoop Day yesterday, don't worry! There will be another on Sunday! Go through your stuff and unload some of the things you don't need or want so you don't have to worry about taking them home. It's for a great cause! ^^
Well, that is all for now! I hope everyone is studying, but not too hard. Remember to relax too! It's almost over so take the time to enjoy the last few days! I have only a couple more posts so look out for them (actually maybe only one more >.<). You know the drill about comments and topics!
Merry Meet and Farewell for now!!!
