Now More Important Than Ever for Families to Follow Proper Hygiene Routines Recommended by CDC
The recent declaration of a public health emergency in the U.S. due to swine flu has caused concern among families across the country. However, families have a powerful defense to help protect themselves from swine flu and other infectious diseases: basic, low-cost hygiene routines.
The current strain of swine flu has been identified as an Influenza A virus (specifically an H1N1 strain), which can be spread from human to human and surface to human. While it has yet to be determined how exactly the current strain of swine flu is spreading, influenza is normally spread through the air via droplets expelled from the mouth when an infected person talks, coughs or sneezes. Droplets can land on surfaces or hands and easily spread to others. According to the Centers for Disease Control Ounce of Prevention Initiative, there are simple, inexpensive steps that families can take every day to help minimize their risk of contracting viruses of this nature, and infectious diseases year-round.
— Wash your hands: Thoroughly wash your hands throughout the day with
soap and water for 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing the “Happy
Birthday” song twice), making sure to scrub underneath the nails and
the back of the hands. If soap is not readily available, use a hand
sanitizer.
— Disinfect surfaces: Regularly disinfect the frequently-touched
surfaces in your home with a disinfectant to prevent viruses from
spreading from surfaces to people.
— Avoid close contact with people who are sick: If you yourself are ill,
stay home to avoid spreading germs to those around you.
Many LYSOL(R) Disinfectant products are effective against strains of Influenza A virus and specifically the H1N1 strain.
To learn more about how to help protect your family from swine flu and simple routines to prevent infectious diseases year-round, visit:
— CDC Ounce of Prevention Initiative www.cdc.gov/ounceofprevention
— Germ Protection Center via the Visiting Nurse Associations of America
http://vnaa.org/vnaa/g/?h=html/germ_protection_center_influenza
— Centers for Disease Control Swine Flu
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm
— World Health Organization
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html
— Lysol tips and tools www.lysol.com
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