April 27, 2009

Everyone wants to know what to do to prevent getting swine flu and how to keep it from infiltrating their businesses, homes and public places. The recent outbreak, which appears to have started in Mexico, is believed to have infected hundreds and killed dozens in just the last few days.

The CDC advises that anyone suspected of having the associated symptoms stay home and consult with their doctor. Do not return to work or school until 48 hours after your symptoms are gone. If your symptoms are severe, then go to a hospital but otherwise, they would prefer that you stay home to avoid spreading the disease to others in the hospital. Currently, the CDC does not believe that the general public needs to wear protective face masks at this time.

To prevent the spread within your home, business, schools or in public places, the CDC recommends that everyone practice good hygiene which includes frequent washing of the hands or use of instant hand sanitizers. An ideal choice for hand sanitizer would include one that lasts more than an instant. One problem with alcohol based products is that it stops working immediately after it evaporates. SkinWear, which contains no alcohol lasts for up to 8 hours which, given the current need for constant vigilance and protection is a smart choice.

Equally important, to prevent the transmission of the disease to others one should use an EPA approved hard surface cleaner. PureGreen24, powered by SDC, meets the recommendations by the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for infection control for care of patients with confirmed or suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) virus in both home and healthcare settings.

PureGreen24 is quite unique because it is safe enough to use on children’s toys and cribs (with no rinse required) but strong enough to kills MRSA, staph and all the rest.

Symptoms are the same as regular influenza including fever, lethargy, loss of appetite and coughing. Some people report runny noses, sore throats, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The youngest, oldest and people with compromised health are those at the highest risk.

Various populations, because of the nature of their professions are at higher risk as well. Those who work with large, transient populations are thought to be at higher risk. That could include chiropractors and physical therapist because they work with out the protection of rubber gloves. Bankers who hand currency may be at increased risk as well. As documented earlier, in January 2009 Reuters report indicates that banknotes may be harboring the common flu virus. Reports in the Journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology indicate that human influenza viruses can survive on currency for as long as 17 days.

It is not practical for bankers and tellers to wash their hands after each transaction, nor is it advisable to use an alchol based product 100 times a day. Again, that is why we recommend PureGreen24 to disinfect the desk tops, key boards, phone, door knobs and exam tables. The SkinWear product, which is on sale at http://jshygiene.com is prefect because it will offer you protection for up to 8 hours. In general, the flu is passed hand to hand, and self-inoculated through the membranes of the eyes, nose and mouth.

Prior to 2009, it was quite rare for people to contract swine flu. In order to catch the disease, you had to have some sort of contact with pigs. However, in March of this year, all that changed. It seemed that people infected with swine flu had no contact with pigs. The disease had mutated and was being transmitted person to person. Normally, after you have had a particular strain of influenza, your body retains the antibodies to kill it in the future. This gives you an immunity to the disease. But the current strain of swine flu virus underwent a major mutation. This mutation is a completely new strain of influenza. As a result, no one is immune to the disease. And that is why government officials are so concerned about the possibility of a worldwide pandemic. During a normal influenza season, the human influenza virus is spread through respiratory droplets. These droplets enter the air when an infected individual coughs, sneezes, or breathes on you. The disease also spreads when you touch eyes, nose, or mouth with contaminated hands. In March and April 2009, hundreds of cases of respiratory illness were reported in Mexico that were suspected or confirmed to be caused by swine influenza. By April, over 100 deaths were attributed to the disease in Mexico and cases started to be reported in the United States. The first cases came from California and Texas. Since then, reports of the disease showing up in other states rapidly followed. Reports of confirmed or suspected disease have also come from Canada, New Zealand, and Spain. Because many cases of the disease are not disclosed, there are undoubtedly more infections than have been reported. And because of the rapid spread of the disease, governments worldwide are concerned. If you are concerned about the swine flu and the safety of your family, download my guide on How To Reduce Your Risk Of Swine Flu Infection By 98%. Download the complete system at Preventing Swine Flu!