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SWINE FLU OUTBREAK
4/26/2009 - United States Department of Health and Human Services declares a public health emergency in response to Swine Flu.
Q. What is the swine flu?
A. The 2009 swine flu outbreak is the spread of a new strain of H1N1 influenza A virus that was first detected by public health agencies in March 2009. Localized outbreaks of influenza-like illness were detected in three areas initially in Mexico and soon after in the United States and Canada.
Q. How many cases have been reported in the US?
A. As of April 28, 2009 @ 11:00 AM, there have been 64 reported swine flu cases in the U.S. 20 of these were reported over the weekend and all patients had recovered by Monday, April 27th.
U.S. Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection
(As of April 28, 2009 11:00 AM ET)
State # of laboratory confirmed cases
California
10 cases
10 casesKansas 2 cases
2 casesNew York City 45 cases
Ohio 1 case
1 caseTexas 6 cases
6 casesTOTAL COUNT64 cases
64 casesInternational Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection
See: World Health Organization
Q. What precautions can be taken against the swine flu?
A. The CDC recommends regular (seasonal) flu precautions including:
1. Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact (6 feet) with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
2. Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
3. Cover your mouth and nose. Use a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
4. Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
6. Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
As with most contagious diseases, the number one way to stop in the transmission is to WASH YOUR HANDS.
Q. What Betco® products have claims against influenza A?
"For specific control measures involving SWINE Flu Influenza Strain H1N1, please reference the Centers for Disease Control ink which is being updated as information becomes available http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/investigation.htm."
We have several disinfectants with claims against Influenza A. These include:
305 Sanibet™ (Disinfectant Claim)
357 OxyFECT™ H
Available skin care products and proper hand washing for preventing illness. Suggested products include:
AeroGreen™ Antibacterial Soap with Triclosan
InstantFOAM™ Alcohol Foaming Instant Hand Sanitizer 72% Alcohol w/Moisturizers - (When soap and water are not available)
Consult the CDC website for more specific information concerning physical precautions for health care workers and/or those caring for infected individuals at home.
For more information please visit the following links from the Centers for Disease Control:
Centers for Disease Control Swine Flu Updated Info
For more information on Betco products:
Click here for Betco Disinfectants
If you would like to speak to one of our Company Representatives, please phone our customer service @ 765.459.0311 or 800.686.5115. Also check us out at www.rdfilip.com.
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Bulletin - SWINE FLU OUTBREAK 28 APRIL 2009
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