Flu
We're not going to replicate some of the excellent information about flu. Please contact us if you want to talk about infection control training, including flu briefings and handwashing.
Suggested sites to look at include:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8094655.stm
http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/HomePage.aspx
Copied from drugsandstuff.co.uk news section
Catch it Bin it Kill it
30 April 2009
A mass public health campaign has begun with TV, print and radio adverts warning
people about swine flu with the simple message:
CATCH IT.
BIN IT.
KILL IT.
In full...
The old adage 'coughs and sneezes spread diseases' still holds firm today. Research has revealed that even in this modern age many people don't understand what a huge difference good hand and respiratory hygiene makes. Using and disposing of tissues correctly and washing hands can help prevent the spread of the common cold and the more serious flu virus.
The Department of Health's 'Catch it, Bin it, Kill it' campaign aims to help reduce the spread of germs leading to colds, flu and other illnesses by raising awareness.
The messages are simple:
- Catch it - germs spread easily. Always carry tissues and use them to catch your cough or sneeze
- Bin it - germs can live for several hours on tissues. Dispose of your tissue as soon as possible.
- Kill it - hands can transfer germs to every surface you touch. Clean your hands as soon as you can.
The national campaign offers advice and support for anyone wanting more information. You can download posters to put up around the home or office, watch a film showing just how easily germs can spread and what to do to prevent this - Catch it, Bin it, Kill it film or download a Dirtie Bertie story - for children under 11.
For more information please visit www.dh.gov.uk/catchit
and also http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/News/Media/DH_098663