What are the correct steps to take when disinfecting a surface? There are many questions to ask yourself about this process, and Mickey Crowe from CleanLink lists them out when answering a writer when he states, “What surface are you cleaning and disinfecting? Is it a touch point that may not evidence apparent soils, yet need to be cleaned first? Is the disinfectant a "cleaner/disinfectant" that is designed to perform both functions in one application? What is the recommended dwell time for the product to be effective? What does the label direct the worker to do? Does the disinfectant need to be removed after prescribed dwell time (example: toilet seat)? Is there a way of testing for contamination after the area has been cleaned/disinfected to verify efficacy? How was the worker trained and is he/she supervised closely enough to verify they are following prescribed guidance?”(Crowe www.cleanlink.com ).
Last year was one of the worst flu seasons in years with thousands of Americans dying from influenza or pneumonia. 100 years ago was the pandemic of 1918 and it claimed the lives of 670,000 American men, women, and children and as many as 50 to 100 million people worldwide. Due to this deadly outbreak, medical researchers learned the importance of getting vaccinated.
One hundred years ago the most severe pandemic in recent history swept the nation, the 1918 Influenza Pandemic. This pandemic led to the death of 50 million people worldwide and 675,000 Americans. It was caused by an H1N1 virus, and the location of its origin is still unknown to this day. It is estimated that 1/3 of the world's population became infected with this virus. Mortality was high in a range of toddlers younger than five years old, people from the age range of 20-40 years old, and the elderly who were 65 years old or older. As CDC claims, "The high mortality rate in healthy people, including those in the 20-40 year age group, was a unique feature of this pandemic” (www.cdc.gov ). With no vaccines and no antibiotics to protect against influenza back in 1918, this pandemic became catastrophic.
How many times have you heard the expression “Better to be safe than sorry”? This phrase is often used when preparing for something, whether it’s a vacation or an incoming emergency. During September, learning the importance of preparedness is crucial. Being prepared for every situation allows you to ride out the most severe crises without putting your family or employees at risk.
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There are a couple of different strategies we can take to keep students and teachers healthy during the school year. These strategies may include frequent hand washing, proper vaccination, and cleaning and disinfecting surfaces that are commonly touched by everyone. By staying healthy, you are staying productive and engaged throughout the school year.
It is correct to say that the cell phone has revolutionized the way the world communicates. However, you should be aware that it has also transformed the spread of germs and disease. In fact, your hand is the biggest culprit when it comes to putting filth on your phone.
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The 17-18 influenza virus became widespread throughout the United States during January 2018. This past flu season caught many people off guard because the flu vaccine wasn’t effective against this year strain. One of the most critical places to prevent the flu from spreading is school systems providing grades K-12. Within these school systems, there are approximately 55 million students and 7 million staff members. These numbers turn out to be one-fifth of the country’s population. There are many ways the CDC is advising schools to help reduce the spread of the flu.
It is hard to know precisely what germs we come across during our daily routine. At home, we know what has been disinfected and what hasn’t been, but how often are playgrounds disinfected? Our children are playing on equipment that may be carrying harmful germs and not even know it. There are many steps you can to take to avoid harmful bacteria at the playground.