Helping slow the spread of Swine Flu
Posted by amanda c on July 09, 2009.
HOW DOES SWINE FLU SPREAD?
Flu viruses are made up of tiny particles that can be spread through the droplets that come out of your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough. If you do not cover your nose and mouth with a tissue, these droplets can spread and others will be at risk of breathing them.
If you cough or sneeze into your hand, these miniscule droplets and the germs in them can be easily spread from your hand to any surface that you touch. These germs can live on those surfaces for some time. Everyday items such as door handles, computer keyboards and telephones are all common surfaces where the flu virus can be found.
If other people touch these surfaces, then touch their faces, the germs can enter their system and they can become infected.
THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOURSELF IS TO FOLLOW GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES.
Thes will help to slow down the spread of the virus and will be the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself and others from infection.
When you cough and sneeze it is especially important to follow the rules of good hygeine and prevent the spread of germs and viruses. ALWAYS CARRY TISSUES. Use clean tissues to cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze and cough. BIN the tissue after use. WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP and hot water or use a SANITISING GEL often. MAKE SURE HARD SURFACES ARE CLEANED REGULARLY. Door handles and the like can be cleaned with a good disinfectant or SANITISING SPRAY.
THE SWINE FLU PACK FROM ADCOCKS
Even though news coverage has slowed down recently, we are facing an increased risk of Swine Flu becoming more widespread of the coming months. A number of schools in the UK have been forced to close for brief periods of time following confirmed cases amongst the pupils, and a high number of the cases nationwide have been amongst children. Good Hygeine helps to slow the spread of the infection, along with following the other recommendations already stated. At Adcocks we are able to offer a complete solution to your hygiene needs allowing you to follow all the major guidelines. All the products within this dedicated Swine Flu pack are of the highest quality, ensuring everyone gets the best protection possible. Click HERE to view the pack in detail.
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