Clyns Brands Blog http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog Clyns Brands Blog Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:53:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 en Martin County loses firefighter, first to die in line of duty http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/martin-county-loses-firefighter-first-to-die-in-line-of-duty/ http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/martin-county-loses-firefighter-first-to-die-in-line-of-duty/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:53:25 +0000 admin http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/?p=433 “…(Fred) Pierno became the 13th firefighter in the nation, and the seventh in the state, whose passing was classified as a line of duty death due to a hepatitis infection, according to fire officials.” Read more about how this brave firefighter served his unit and died after an ill-fated exposure.

Martin County loses firefighter, first to die in line of duty

No one knows how Pierno contracted the Hepatitis C virus, but a state law says that unless it can be proved otherwise, it is presumed that paramedics and other emergency responders who test positive have been infected on the job — where blood can spatter across a medic’s face, or a needle can prick a police officer’s finger.

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]]> http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/martin-county-loses-firefighter-first-to-die-in-line-of-duty/feed/ Woman charged with trying to spread hepatitis http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/woman-charged-with-trying-to-spread-hepatitis/ http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/woman-charged-with-trying-to-spread-hepatitis/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:59:03 +0000 admin http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/?p=427 Many policemen and women interact with populations who often have a high rate of communicable diseases. These people, at times, are not respectful of authority and intentionally want to endanger others. One lady, whom was positive for hepatitis C, was charged with a misdemeanor for spitting on a police officer. Read more on the case.

Woman charged with trying to spread hepatitis

]]> http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/woman-charged-with-trying-to-spread-hepatitis/feed/ ‘Borne free http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/borne-free/ http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/borne-free/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:45:51 +0000 admin http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/?p=425 As an emergency responder, you are the first to the scene every time, and unfortunately that also puts you in danger to airborne pathogens and possible diseases. Read more about the germs you may see while on the job.

‘Borne free

Personal safety is always the EMS provider’s first priority. Because of bloodborne pathogens, every patient contact is a threat to EMS provider safety. This article reviews the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) bloodborne pathogens standard, bloodborne pathogens encountered by EMS providers, use of personal protective equipment and reporting exposure incidents.

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]]> http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/borne-free/feed/ A Viral Illness That Can Be Silent and Hard to Treat but Also Cured http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/a-viral-illness-that-can-be-silent-and-hard-to-treat-but-also-cured/ http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/a-viral-illness-that-can-be-silent-and-hard-to-treat-but-also-cured/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:33:19 +0000 admin http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/?p=423 “The consequences of being infected with hepatitis C can take years to appear. So while new cases of the disease have fallen sharply over the past few decades, many people infected years ago are only beginning to learn they carry the virus…” These are scary facts and you may be infected and not even know when you were exposed. Find out more information,

A Viral Illness That Can Be Silent and Hard to Treat but Also Cured

The consequences of being infected with hepatitis C can take years to appear. So while new cases of the disease have fallen sharply over the past few decades, many people infected years ago are only beginning to learn they carry the virus, and to grapple with its potentially serious effects.

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]]> http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/a-viral-illness-that-can-be-silent-and-hard-to-treat-but-also-cured/feed/ Tip of the Week http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/tip-of-the-week/ http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/tip-of-the-week/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:35:58 +0000 admin http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/?p=421 Germs are everywhere! They are waiting to potentially cause harm to those in contact. Stay out of harm’s way and know how to protect yourself against bacteria.

Tip of the week: Recognizing bacteria in long-term care facilities

Illnesses are common in healthcare settings. Long-term care facilities are no different. The following list offers details about bacteria that are often found in facilities

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]]> http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/tip-of-the-week/feed/ The Dirt on Germs http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/the-dirt-on-germs/ http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/the-dirt-on-germs/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:00:11 +0000 admin http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/?p=419 Are you washing your hands accurately? Watch this video with your loved ones and learn about the importance of being germ free and staying healthy.

The Dirt on Germs

This is part of a series of fun, educational videos about the importance of hand hygiene. It was created for use in elementary and high schools. This video is targeted to children in Grades 3 to 6.

Click here to watch this informational video.

]]> http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/the-dirt-on-germs/feed/ Germs on run from sure-handed cops http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/germs-on-run-from-sure-handed-cops/ http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/germs-on-run-from-sure-handed-cops/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:19:03 +0000 admin http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/?p=417 ExtendaClyns is one of the best ways you can protect yourself from germs while you are unable to get to a sink and soap. It is a non-alcohol foam hand sanitizer that kills 99.9% of germs that can cause infection and disease. Don’t get caught without it! Read more on how the NYPD are adding hand sanitizers to their safety essentials but keep in mind our non-alcohol solution.

Germs on run from sure-handed cops

Gun? Check. Nightstick? Check. Hand sanitizer? Huh?

New York’s Finest have been given a new weapon to combat criminal scum — “mobile hand sanitizers.” The NYPD has begun distributing “personal protective” liquid-sanitizer dispensers that clip to the belts of beat cops and school-safety officers, according to a Jan. 22 department order obtained by The Post. “A police precinct is like a petri dish, with all the cops coming from the street with every bacteria,” said a cop in lower Manhattan.

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]]> http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/germs-on-run-from-sure-handed-cops/feed/ When Is It Time to Call In Sick and Stay Home from Work ? http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/when-is-it-time-to-call-in-sick-and-stay-home-from-work/ http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/when-is-it-time-to-call-in-sick-and-stay-home-from-work/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:23:19 +0000 admin http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/?p=415 Perhaps the best thing when you are feeling sick is to call into work, or keep your kids home from school when they are feeling under the weather. Here are some great guidelines for you to read when you are trying to decide if you should suck it up and go to work or stay in bed.

When Is It Time to Call In Sick and Stay Home from Work ?

How do you know when your symptoms suggest its time for you or your children to stay home from work or school? Even if you know its imperative you show up, even if you feel like you could drag yourself there despite feeling as lousy as you do, you still need to be mindful that you could be contagious and might pass on whatever ails you to coworkers or classmates.

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]]> http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/when-is-it-time-to-call-in-sick-and-stay-home-from-work/feed/ Stopping Germs at Home, Work and School http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/stopping-germs-at-home-work-and-school/ http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/stopping-germs-at-home-work-and-school/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:23:57 +0000 admin http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/?p=413 “Stop the spread of germs.” Throughout your day, germs are probably the last thing on your mind. However, germs should be the first during this time of year. Remember to keep you and your family germ free this year with any of our Clyns Brand Products. Read more on how to protect your kids this school/flu season.

Stopping Germs at Home, Work and School

The main way that illnesses like colds and flu are spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. This is called “droplet spread.”
This can happen when droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person move through the air and are deposited on the mouth or nose of people nearby. Sometimes germs also can be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets from another person on a surface like a desk and then touches his or her own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands. We know that some viruses and bacteria can live 2 hours or longer on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks.

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]]> http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/stopping-germs-at-home-work-and-school/feed/ New Approach May Help Fight Tuberculosis http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/new-approach-may-help-fight-tuberculosis/ http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/new-approach-may-help-fight-tuberculosis/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:41:31 +0000 admin http://www.clynsbrands.com/blog/?p=410 There are new tuberculosis treatments being developed and tested for a more convenient recovery. Watch this video to see how these doctors are making a change to better our future health

New Approach May Help Fight Tuberculosis

It’s a deadly disease that is hitting epidemic proportions.The World Health Organization says at least eight million new active cases of tuberculosis surface each year. One-third of the world’s population is infected with TB and every second, another person is newly infected. The current TB vaccine is not effective in fighting TB in the lungs, but now, a VUMC research team has developed a new “very promising” approach to defeat the disease. Barb Cramer has the story.

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