H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Information

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently raised the level of pandemic alert to six on their six point scale, due to the recent outbreak of swine flu around the world. The purpose of this WHO alert is to trigger the implementation of "pandemic planning" by companies and other organizations. This involves implementing policies and procedures that enable individuals, businesses and communities to keep operating as safely as possible during a pandemic.

Unisource team members and this website can provide current H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) information, offer pandemic planning activities and suggest appropriate products that can assist in the efforts.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and WHO have offered the following opinions on the best methods to keep healthy during these pandemic times:
         ·       Practice good health habits including getting adequate sleep, eating properly, and keeping physically       active.

·       Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person       through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

·       If you are sick, limit your contact with other people as much as possible. 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.

·       Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, then properly wash your hands. Throw the tissue       in the trash after you use it and then properly wash your hands.

·       Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth to reduce the amount of germ exposure. 

·       Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Also, alcohol-based       hand cleaners are effective 

H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Product Recommendations
Running a business, school, or any organization during times of pandemic planning can be more complex. It can include policies and procedures for hand hygiene, disinfection of surfaces, the use of personal protective gear, and determining how the workforce will be organized in a healthy and efficient manner. For your personal and professional welfare, please make every effort to stay informed about the situation in your local area and follow the advice of your local health authorities.

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Educational Resource

The following links should be helpful to keep you up-to-date on the areas affected and the latest advisories from the U.S. CDC and WHO: