[Verified Answer]: ASHLEY C

ASHLEY C. PARKER HLTH 3319.01 JANUARY 15, 2025 Reflection #1 In my daily life especially when I am at work, I think a lot about public health. I am a receptionist at an elementary school, I am the back up the school nurse. I am in the nurse’s office all the time. One my first steps, I do is I always wash my hands before and after taking care of a students. I try to keep my hands clean when assisting students, so I will not spread germs or possibly contaminate a student by having something on my hands that could make them ill or even cause a small allergic reaction or even something as serious as an anaphylactic reaction. I not only want to keep myself healthy I want to keep everyone around me healthy as well. I try and teach/remind all the students that they need to cover their mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing. I keep hand sanitizer at my desk and use it often, I also, have Lysol and disinfectant wipes I can use as needed at work. I make sure I cover my mouth and nose when I sneeze or cough to keep from spreading germs. If I am ill or not feeling well, I stay home and away from others. I do not want to get others sick. Thankfully, I do not get sick very often. I would like to say I have another good habits like taking vitamins and drinking plenty of water but I do not. I do keep updated on all my vaccinations, which I feel is good for my own health and the health of others around me. I do not smoke or vape; I know the risk factors in using these items. They are not only bad for me to use but they are bad for others and the environment. I also, do not use drugs, I lost my dad as a young child due to the use of drugs and getting an infection. I feel with theses choices that can help keep me and others healthy. When I choose what to eat, I try to make my decision on what to eat based on what is healthier for me. I may not always do it, but I try. I like to go for walks in the evenings when I can. Walking is good for me in many ways, it is good for my mental health and my physical health, in turn this can keep me from getting sick. I make sure I shower daily and wash my hands as much as possible, if I cannot wash my hands I use sanitizer that I keep in my purse. I cannot say that I am 100% healthy and always make the best choices for myself and those around me, however I do try my best to think of others and how it will affect them when I make choices. I am working on bettering my health. I feel that after taking this class my choices will improve for myself and others around me.