Top Tip - Stop Swine Flu H1N1 - Wash Your Hands
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Stop The Spread Of Flu - Wash Your Hands
Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. It is best to wash your hands with soap and clean running water for 20 seconds. However, if soap and clean water are not available, use an alcohol-based product to clean your hands. Alcohol-based hand rubs significantly reduce the number of germs on skin and are fast acting.
Clean your hands often!
When available, wash your hands -- with soap and warm water -- then rub your hands vigorously together and scrub all surfaces. Wash for 15 to 20 seconds. It is the soap combined with the scrubbing action that helps dislodge and remove germs.
When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. You can find them in most supermarkets and drugstores. If using a gel, rub the gel in your hands until they are dry. The gel doesn't need water to work; the alcohol in the gel kills germs that cause colds and the flu.
Together we can help stop or reduce the spread of swine (H1N1) virus with this simple tip!
Hand Washing Is A First Line Defense Against Spreading Flu
Clean Hands Save Lives
The CDC estimates that 10-20 percent of Americans come down with the flu during each flu season, which typically lasts from November to March.
Children are two the three times more likely than adults to catch the flu, and children frequently spread the virus to others.
Although most people recover from flu, the CDC estimates that in the United States more than 100,000 people are hospitalized and about 36,000 people die from the flu and its complications each year.
National Clean Hands Week
Sept 20 - 26
PURELL Instant Hand Sanitizing Premium Wipes - 8"x6" style- (144 ct.)
Same active ingredient as PURELL Instant Hand Sanitizer.
PURELL INSTANT HAND SANITIZER PREMIUM WIPES 7" X 5" - 240 Wipes
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 02/14/2012)
This economical kit contains 144 individually packaged wipes (6 boxes) 8"x6" (20.3cm x 15.2cm). Enhance guest experience and satisfaction with economical towelettes that clean and sanitize. Individually wrapped 8" x 6", 'on-the-go' amenity item for a wide variety of markets, including foodservice, travel and hospitality. Made with 62% ethyl alcohol .
Cetaphil Antibacterial Gentle Cleansing Bar, 4.5-Ounce Bar (Pack of 6)
Cetaphil Antibacterial Gentle Cleansing Bar, 4.5-Ounce Bar (Pack of 6)
Amazon Price: $21.25 (as of 02/14/2012)
Cetaphil antibacterial bar is a non-soap formulation that's milder than antibacterial soaps. It's designed especially for cleansing dry, sensitive skin and is ideal for bath or shower use. Non-comedogenic so it won't clog pores. Contains no harsh ingredients that might dry or irritate the skin.
Elmo Flu Tip - Healthy Habits for Flu Prevention - Hand Washing
SIX PURELL Jelly Wraps with .05 oz Purell Bottle
Handy way to keep your Purell close at hand at all times
SIX PURELL Jelly Wraps with .5 oz Purell Bottle
Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 02/14/2012)
Six Jelly Wraps with Purell .05 oz Bottle for adults and kids on the go. This is a limited time offer. Great for Back To School. PURELL Original is pictured. Please specify if you have particular color needs.
* Six Jelly Wraps with Purell .05 oz Bottle for adults and kids on the go
* Handy way to keep your Purell close at hand at all times
* Attaches to Backpacks, suitcases, soccer bags, diaper bags and more
* Kills 99.99% of harmful germs, while leaving hands feeling refreshed
* Great for co-workers,school teachers, church or the home office
Wellbee Said Wash Your Hands - 1964
This 1964 poster featured CDC's national symbol of public health "Wellbee" who was reminding the public to "be well, be clean and WASH YOUR HANDS ". CDC used the Wellbee in its comprehensive marketing campaign that used newspapers, posters, leaflets, radio and television, as well as personal appearances at public health events.
How many times did you wash your hands today? Hand washing is the single most important thing you can do to stop the spread of germs.
Softsoap(TM) Antibacterial Liquid Soap, 7.5 Oz. Pump (Pack of 6)
Moisturizing hand soap provides high lather and is mild, yet effective for cleaning.
Softsoap(TM) Clean Protection Liquid Hand Soap, 7.5 Oz. Pump (Pack of 6)
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 02/14/2012)
Softsoap(TM) has two antibacterial skin cleaners that cut through soil quickly, yet contain gentle emollients to help maintain and protect the skins natural moisture level.
Purell Hand Sanitizing ECONOMY Towelettes-BRAND NEW 5"x7" Style
1-100 Per Box Individually Wrapped Towelettes
PURELL Sanitizing Hand Wipes Individually Wrapped 100-ct. Box
Amazon Price: $3.40 (as of 02/14/2012)
This order is one box that contains 100 individually wrapped Purell Sanitizing Hand Towelettes. (100 wipes total per order) These 5" x 7" Towelettes are excellent for quick clean up, when soap and water are not available.
* 1-Box of 100 individually wrapped Purell ECONOMY Wet Towelettes
* 5 x 7 inches are excellent for quick clean up or need to feel refreshed
* Sanitize while removing dirt and germs from hands
* Use anytime for quick clean-up when soap and water are not availeable
* This product is an ECONOMICAL replacement for the Premium 8x6 clothlike PURELL Hand Sanitizing Wipes/Towels
Clean Hands Help Prevent the Flu
Remember, Clean Hands Save Lives!
Wash Your Hands Before Eating!
Purell Sanitizing Wipes, 6 x 8 in. Wipes, Canister/175
Convenient, easy to use and ideal for offices, restaurants, health clubs or anywhere else germs may be.
Purell Sanitizing Wipes, 6 x 8 in. Wipes, Canister/175
Amazon Price: $8.19 (as of 02/14/2012)
PURELL sanitizing wipes in a canister of 175 wet wipes. Use anytime for quick clean up. Formulated to dry quickly. Large 6 x 8 in, wipe. Dermatologist tested. All the germ-killing benefits of PURELL, Americas number1 instant hand sanitizer, in a non-linting, durable wipe for hands. Textured for superior cleaning. Kills 99.99 percent of most common germs that may cause illness. Moisturizers leave hands feeling soft and refreshed.
Sesame Street: Michelle Obama and Elmo - Healthy Habits
Cool Hand Washing Stuff
Flu & Swine Flu Resources About Washing Your Hands
Resources to learn more & get more information to share with others
- It's A SNAP - About SNAP Page
- Healthy Schools, Healthy People - It's a SNAP (School Network for Absenteeism Prevention) is a grassroots, education-based effort to improve health by making hand cleaning an integral part of the school day. SNAP is designed to get the entire school community talking about clean hands by providing tools for incorporating hand hygiene into multiple subject areas and activities. And it's a great way to get recognition for your school and share your success stories with others!
- BAM! Body and Mind | www.bam.gov | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- BAM! Body and Mind; Use the Activity Calendar to create your very own personalized fitness calendar. Teachers: Incorporate BAM! topics into your classroom activities.
- CDC - EXCITE! - Home
- EXCITE! is a collection of teaching and reference materials developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to introduce and excite youth from kindergarten through 12th grade about the knowledge and skills utilized by public health professionals.
- Clean Hands Coalition- Clean Hands Save Lives
- Clean Hands Coalition promotes handwashing to save lives
- handwashingforlife® | Reducing the Risk of Illness by Overcoming Underwashing%u2122
- H1N1, Swine Flu, moved quickly around the world with Mexico being identified as its source. Clean hands are once again the primary defense as North America braces for its return this Fall/Winter.
Keep Up To Date With News About Swine Flu
- Mum of toddler killed by swine flu gives birth to baby girl
- She was born four weeks early weighing 5lb 1oz A mum whose toddler and unborn child were killed by swine flu has given birth to a daughter. Gemma Ameen, 29, has named the baby Lian. She was born four weeks early weighing 5lb 1oz.
- No alarm after positive flu check on pig
- The Centre for Food Safety has ruled out any cause for alarm after a pig tested positive for the human swine flu virus H1N1. The center said the positive sample was found from among 1500 pigs at the Sheung Shui slaughterhouse during a regular ...
- NEWS SCAN: H5N1 in Vietnam, Nepal; Hong Kong swine flu hybrids; FDA in China ...
- Vietnam and Nepal have each had several outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu in poultry and wild birds, according to recent reports filed with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). In Vietnam, officials confirmed four outbreaks in ...
- When Flu Pandemics Hit, Closing Schools Can Slow Spread
- by Ted Burnham Students at a University of London class in Mexico City wear masks to protect them against swine flu in May 2009. High schools and universities closed by the pandemic had just reopened across Mexico. Students at a University of London ...
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- good reminder boutiqueshops
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- A very timely warning! 5*
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- Such simple advice - and what a huge difference it would make if we all just did that one simple thing! Great lens reminder! Blessed by a SquidAngel.
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