WHY DO YOU NEED SWINE FLU CLEANING PRODUCTS? Swine flu is a flu thats spreads rapidly causing widespread epidemics around the world. If the flu becomes pandemic potentially everyone is at risk as few people, if any, will have immunity to it. Our swine flu products will help resist swine influenza. SWINE FLU SYMPTOMS The symptoms of swine flu are broadly the same as those of ordinary flu, but may be more severe and cause far more serious complications. Typical symptoms include sudden fever and sudden coughing.

FACTS ABOUT SWINE FLU AND H1N1 WHAT IS SWINE INFLUENZA?

• Swine influenza refers to a large group of viruses that primarily affect pigs
• Swine influenza outbreaks and human infection have occured periodically

WHAT IS SWINE INFLUENZA H1N1?

• A common respiratory disease of pigs that can result in high rates of illness
• It is primarily spread among pigs
• Pigs can become infected by avian (bird) and human influenza strains

HAS H1N1 SPREAD TO HUMANS?

• Human infections primarily involve close contact between people and sick pigs
• People can not catch swine flu from eating pork
• If pigs are infected with both human and swine strains, those strains may combine to create a strain more easily transmitted among humans
• Once people are infected, person to person transmission can occur

WHAT IS A PANDEMIC?

• An epidemic that occurs on a global scale when there is no immunity to a new virus
• Influenza pandemics are rare but recurring; occurrences in 1918, 1957, and 1968
• Pandemic does not define mortality, only geography

HOW DO VIRUSES MUTATE?

Viruses mutate naturally, as a survival mechanism Since viruses are genetically simple, the mutation process is easier Mutation likeliest in one of two ways: A host (person or pig) is infected with both a common human flu strain and a virulent avian flu strain - Viruses combine and mutate in the lung of host - New virus created that can pass from human to human Multiple point mutations in birds - Many mutations occur within birds from a single virus - After several mutations, the virus may acquire the ability to infect humans and then pass from human to human

As the global leader in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety and infection prevention solutions, Ecolab can help you to prepare for the upcoming flu season.

• We have an H1N1 Readiness Task Force in place and will continue to provide the most up-to-date information through your Ecolab representative and at Ecolab.com.
• We have plans in place to help ensure that critical hand soaps, hand sanitizers and surface disinfectants are available when and where you need them. Your Territory Manager will work with you to identify the products and services most relevant to your needs, and will teach you how to apply them to protect your business.
• Ecolab can provide procedures and training on hand hygiene and surface disinfection for all areas of your operation
• Our training material, delivered by your Territory manager, covers critical topics including:
  • Swine flu
  • Influenza prevention
  • Cough / Sneeze etiquette
  • Product / process training
  • Ecolab has supplies in place globally to supply critical hand soaps, sanitizers and surface disinfectants to you when you need them.

Top Non Medical Influenza prevention methods

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing
• Ensure staff adheres to proper hand washing procedures
• Use a hand sanitation alcohol rub or gel
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
• Increase hard surface cleaning and disinfecting
• When cleaning always remove organic material which protect the virus from sanitizers
• Detergents should be rinsed off to avoid dilution or inactivation of disinfectant
• Using a registered disinfectant, wipe down frequently touched surfaces such as light and air control switches, faucets and toilet flush levers, door knobs, TV and radio controls
• Stay home when you’re sick