A viral outbreak has recently hit Florida State University's campus during Rush week. Rush activities were cancelled to decrease the transmittance of the highly contagious "Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease". Since then, we've been reminded to sanitize our living spaces and wash our hands often...
That being said, it's unsettling to think that eighteen+ year olds need a reminder to maintain basic personal hygiene. At this point you shouldn't need a reminder to wash your hands after using the restroom, or keeping your dorm room clean. Washing your hands after using the restroom is right up there with brushing your teeth, showering, and wiping your ass. Outbreaks happen. Germs spread. But when I see someone leaving the restroom without washing their hands I cringe. This makes me question what other kinds of infections and diseases are brewing on campus.
As a lot of you might have heard, FSU is popular for being a party school. There is always an event or party going on any day of the week. And it's always happy hour somewhere. So of course bodily fluids and germs are going to crossover at some point from one person to the next. But to hit the news with a viral outbreak that normally occurs in children contracting it on the playground is a little embarrassing.
While you're out there socializing in campus events (especially Rush week), remember to stay classy Tallahassee, and stay clean.
