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School and Swine Flu

Posted by: cacky in workplace air testing, Swine Flu, home air testing, healthy air, health friendly air, H1N1, asthma, allergy on Sep 8, 2009

The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention advises the following: Stay home when sick: Students should stay home for at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever, even if they are using antiviral drugs. » Student or staff who appear to have a flulike illness should be sent to a separate room until they can be sent home. » Wash hands frequently with soap and water. » Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Use a shirt sleeve or elbow if no tissue is available. » Schools should routinely clean areas that are used frequently.

Specialist Healthcare Group develop Swine Flu Response for Workplaces

Posted by: admin in workplace air testing, Swine Flu, healthy air, health friendly air, H1N1 on Aug 13, 2009

Ireland, Dublin: The health friendly air division of Allergy Standards Group, an international healthcare testing and certification company based in Dublin has developed a unique 3 step approach to manage the spread of Swine flu (H1N1) within the workplace.

Swine flu (H1N1) is currently at pandemic level in Ireland and The Department of Health has warned that up to 1m people could become infected with swine flu in Ireland over this autumn and winter.

HFA on RTE Drivetime

Listen to health friendly air programme founder, Dr Bruce Mitchell, being interviewed on RTÉ about indoor air issues in offices.

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