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Feds: Pupils with H1N1 should wear masks
By Joseph Weber
Washington Times
Students and teachers infected with the dangerous and unpredictable H1N1 virus should immediately be isolated and given a mask, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Friday.
The guideline is part of a larger, comprehensive plan issued by the federal government for public and private schools (kindergarten through 12th grade) preparing to reopen in the fall, and it revises an earlier directive to shutter classrooms in an outbreak, which left working parents in a child-care quandary during last spring’s panic.
Be proactive about the recent swine flu outbreak
In the last 24 hours, news has broken about an outbreak of swine flu in Mexico and that cases of the flu have been identified in California and Texas. Mexican authorities have closed down schools, museums and canceled events such as soccer games in an effort to stem the transmission of the virus. Click here to see MSNBC’s most recent story on the swine flu outbreak.
The interesting point that officials are making about this virus is that it seems to be a mixture of swine, avian, and human flu strains. Whether there is a threat of a pandemic is yet to be seen, but there are several things we can do to reduce the chances of transmission of the swine flu.
The CDC is tracking the outbreak and has offered some guidance regarding the swine flu. You can visit the CDC’s web site to view this information.
Also, as you see in many of the news stories, many people are using respirators or surgical masks to reduce their chances of becoming infected. Union Springs Pharmaceuticals’ T-5000 Series respirators have a P95 rating as certified by NIOSH and meet the requirements of 42 CFR 84. T-5000 respirators are coated with the Triosyn antimicrobial. Triosyn provides built-in antimicrobial and antifungal activity and may reduce contact transfer of microorganisms.† T-5000 Series respirators offer a comfortable fit, peace of mind, as well as protection against particles. Its one-size-fits-all comfort and protection means it can be quickly used and worn comfortably for up to 12 hours.
Available in two designs - with (T-5000V) or without (T-5000) an exhalation valve - the respirators also provide protection against mists, splashes, and sprays of oil, blood and bodily fluids.
Adjustable straps and nose piece deliver a comfortable and secure fit. A full face foam seal also allows wearers of various face shapes and sizes to achieve a tighter fit and reduced potential air leakage.
You can read more about the T-5000 and Triosyn Antimicrobial or go to our online store to purchase.
Also, if you suspect you’ve been exposed, you can also use MyClyns Personal protection spray. Independent laboratory testing on the solution in MyClyns has shown to reduce by 99.99% a reduction in over 60 pathogens. Click here for more details about MyClyns.
Stay safe and check back for more updates. We’ll be tracking the story as it develops.
Joel Ivers
Union Springs Pharmaceuticals
Mexico flu deaths raise fears of global epidemic
Unique virus connected to cases in Calif. and Texas; source still a mystery
msnbc.com news services
Mexico shut down schools, museums, libraries and state-run theaters across its overcrowded capital Friday in hopes of containing a swine flu outbreak that authorities say killed at least 20 people — and perhaps dozens more. World health authorities worried openly that the strange new virus could become a global epidemic.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said tests show some of the Mexico victims died from the same new strain of swine flu that sickened eight people in Texas and California. Of the 14 samples tested from Mexico, seven were matches, said the CDC’s acting director Dr. Richard Besser.
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