Steps to Lessen the Spread of Flu in the Home
When providing care to a household member who is sick with influenza, the most important ways to protect yourself and others who are not sick are to:
- keep the sick person away from other people as much as possible (see “placement of the sick person”) especially others who are at high risk for complications from influenza
- remind the sick person to cover their coughs, and clean their hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub often, especially after coughing and/or sneezing
- have everyone in the household clean their hands often, using soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub. Children may need reminders or help keeping their hands clean
- ask your health care provider if household contacts of the sick person—particularly those contacts who may be pregnant or have chronic health conditions—should take antiviral medications such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) or zanamivir (Relenza®) to prevent the flu
- If you are in a high risk group for complications from influenza, you should attempt to avoid close contact (within 6 feet) with household members who are sick with influenza. If close contact with a sick individual is unavoidable, consider wearing a facemask or respirator, if available and tolerable. Infants should not be cared for by sick family members. For more information, see the Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use
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Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CONSUMERS SHOWING INCREASED DEMAND FOR NATURAL PREVENTATIVE SOLUTIONS TO COMBAT SWINE FLU; ALL TERRAIN 100% HAND SANITIZER SALES SURGE 757% IN APRIL
100% Natural Hand SanzTM Hand Sanitizer Generates Demand
WALTHAM, Mass.
(May 6, 2009)
– All Terrain, a leading manufacturer of natural remedies for
outdoor enthusiasts, today announced a
757% increase in sales of its 100% natural Hand Sanz™
hand sanitizer since news of the Swine Flu outbreak broke over three
weeks ago, indicating an upswing in consumers’ preferences for
natural solutions as an option for prevention. Health officials
worldwide have advised hand washing and sanitizing as the most
preventive measure against the highly contagious virus.
All Terrain, which distributes its products through outdoor
retailers, healthy grocery outlets and drug stores throughout the
United States, is experiencing an increase domestically, especially
in the natural foods and grocery channels and with the products it
exports. Regionally, it is seeing increased demand across all
regions, but, in particular, in the Southwest and New England.
“Our phone has been ringing off the hook, signaling the growing
importance of natural remedies with retailers and consumers,” said
David Kulow, president of All Terrain. “Not only is Hand Sanz
extremely effective, it is an economical way for consumers to take
the necessary precautions to stay healthy. The formula provides the
antimicrobial solution needed to kill germs and bacteria, while not
being overly drying to the skin. This trend towards natural is here
to stay.”
Hand Sanz’ blend of disease fighting agents has been
independently tested and proven to eliminate 99.9% of germs and
bacteria, including Pneumonia, E. coli and S. Aureus (MRSA). Hand
Sanz™ all natural ingredients enable the consumer to sanitize the
hands without exposure to harsh chemicals that damage the skin and
leave it overly dry.
All Terrain’s Hand Sanz instant anti-septic sanitizer is all natural
and available in two formulas, “Fragrance Free” and “Aloe & Vitamin
E” for extra moisturizing. It is available in two- ounce and 8-ounce
sizes with an MSRP of $2.99 and $5.99 and online at
www.allterrainco.com or at
select retailers.
