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Health officials from the CDC are advising Americans to take the necessary precautions to guard against the spread of 2009 H1N1, commonly known as Swine Flu. To help building service contractors provide a clean and sanitized environment for their customers, Jon-Don is fully stocked with the products and chemicals needed to guard against Swine Flu.
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Lastly, to help you reassure your customers that you are taking the necessary precautions to guard against the spread of 2009 H1N1 (Swine Flu), Jon-Don has created a letter which you can personalize and send to your customers. This letter is available at no charge. For a copy of the Word document, please call a Jon-Don representative at (800) 556-6366. |
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What is H1N1 (swine flu)?
2009 H1N1 (commonly referred to as “swine flu” because of its genetic similarities to influenza viruses in pigs) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. First detected in people in the United States in April 2009, the swine flu virus is spreading from person to person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a pandemic of 2009 H1N1 flu was underway.
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Is the 2009 H1N1 virus contagious?
Is the 2009 H1N1 virus contagious?
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Can I get infected with the 2009 H1N1 virus from eating or preparing pork?
No. The 2009 H1N1 viruses are not spread by food. You cannot get infected with novel HIN1 virus from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork products is safe.
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How does the 2009 H1N1 virus spread?
Spread of the 2009 H1N1 virus is thought to occur in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something – such as a surface or object – with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
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Are there human infections with the 2009 H1N1 virus in the U.S.?
Yes. Human infections with the new H1N1 virus are ongoing in the United States. Most people who have become ill with this new virus have recovered without requiring medical treatment.
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What are the signs and symptoms of this virus in people?
The symptoms of the 2009 H1N1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. Severe illnesses and death has occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.
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How severe is illness associated with the 2009 H1N1 flu virus?
Illness with the new H1N1 virus has ranged from mild to severe. While most people who have been sick have recovered without needing medical treatment, hospitalizations and deaths from infection with this virus have occurred.
In seasonal flu, certain people are at “high risk” of serious complications. This includes people 65 years and older, children younger than five years old, pregnant women, and people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions. About 70 percent of people who have been hospitalized with this 2009 H1N1 virus have had one or more medical conditions previously recognized as placing people at “high risk” of serious seasonal flu-related complications. This includes pregnancy, diabetes, heart disease, asthma and kidney disease.
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How long can an infected person spread this virus to others?
People infected with seasonal and 2009 H1N1 flu shed virus and may be able to infect others from one day before getting sick to 5 to 7 days after. This can be longer in some people, especially children and people with weakened immune systems and in people infected with the new H1N1 virus.
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How long can the influenza virus remain viable on objects (such as books and doorknobs)?
Studies have shown that the influenza virus can survive on environmental surfaces and can infect a person for 2 to 8 hours after being deposited on the surface.
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What kills the influenza virus?
The Influenza virus is destroyed by heat (167-212°F [75-100°C]). In addition, several chemical germicides, including chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, detergents (soap), iodophors (iodine-based antiseptics), and alcohols are effective against human influenza viruses if used in proper concentration for a sufficient length of time. For example, wipes or gels with alcohol in them can be used to clean hands. The gels should be rubbed into hands until they are dry.
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How should waste disposal be handled to prevent the spread of the influenza virus?
To prevent the spread of the influenza virus, it is recommended that tissues and other disposable items used by an infected person be thrown in the trash. Additionally, persons should wash their hands with soap and water after touching used tissues and similar waste.
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What household cleaning should be done to prevent the spread of the influenza virus?
To prevent the spread of the influenza virus it is important to keep surfaces (especially bedside tables, surfaces in the bathroom, kitchen counters and toys for children) clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant according to directions on the product label.
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What else can I do to prevent the spread of the virus?
Take these everyday steps to protect your health:
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
If you are sick with flu-like illness, the CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.) Keep away from others as much as possible to keep from making others sick.
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For more information on H1N1, please visit the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
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