What is public health? Students in the UGA Health & Wellness class are here to help you find out! They have strategically identified examples in the Athens community that they feel represent public health in action. This blog is dedicated to explaining, understanding, and discussing what their interpretations of public health, as well as their reactions to learning about topics of health and wellness.

Monday, November 26, 2012

Walmart Repost


Last week I made a stop at Walmart on Lexington Road. I did not have my sticker with me, but I noticed the station for the wipes. They were out! This is a big deal for the Athens community. These are not just wipes. These wipes help prevent the spreading of germs and bacteria. It is almost Flu season.  You can spread the flu virus to your hands by touching surfaces such as carts, handles, and money. Then when you touch your hands to your nose, eyes, or mouth, the flu virus gets absorbed. It is a fast process. Another bacteria caused infection is Pneumonia. It is very common. Pneumonia tends to surface after having a cold or flu. As college students, our lives can seem stressful. We have many obligations and concerns that can affect our immune systems. We all know that weakened immune systems are the gateways to becoming sick. Everyone should be conscious and thankful for the precautions that stores take. All of the infections caused by the bacteria could become deadly.  Everyone should view this as public health because this is how outbreaks happen. Though Walmart seemed to be lacking in the area, they showed concern.  Maybe next time they will have wipes available. 




Khadijah Brown
Zack Krause
Kevin Bevillard


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2 comments:

  1. Martina VisNovember 29, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    I agree, this is an example of public health. Every time I go to the store I always take advantage of the wipes that are available and I would be truly upset if they were out when I arrived. It is very important to take the provided precautions to prevent illness and germs. You never know who has touched those carts and where their hands have been!

    Martina Vis
    Nick Melton
    Morgan Palimore

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  2. Brianna WattsNovember 30, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I love these things at Walmart! I'm not a super clean freak, but I'm also not naive to the fact that huge department store like Walmart breed an enormous amount of germs. From the carts to the groceries, these things come into contact with so many different hands/germs that they're breeding grounds for potential illnesses! I think it's very important to utilize public health outreaches such as these hand sanitizers in order to prevent germs!

    Brianna Watts
    Janesa Frazier
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