PROTECTION AGAINST

H1N1 FLU VIRUS (SWINE)

Several Clorox Products Effective Against H1N1 Flu Virus (Swine)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has advised Clorox that disinfectants effective against Influenza A are also effective against 2009 H1N1 flu virus (swine flu). This means that these hard surface disinfectant products can help prevent the spread of the germ that cause H1N1 flu. Clorox products you can turn to are:

•  Clorox Regular Bleach

•  Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner with Bleach spray cleaner

•  Clorox Disinfectant Wipes

The Clorox Company is working closely with public health organizations to support efforts to educate people about protecting themselves from H1N1 flu. For more information on how to disinfect surfaces at home and in public places visit:

www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/panfacts.html

WHAT IS SWINE FLU?

Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond three people.

IS THIS SWINE FLU VIRUS CONTAGIOUS?

CDC ( Center for Disease Control) has determined that this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is thought to spread in the same way as seasonal flu virus. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes a person may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP PROTECT YOURSELF?

1. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.

2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.

3. Use disinfectants on frequently touched surfaces. Germs can also be spread when a person touches an infected surface and then touches their own eyes, mouth or nose.

4. Stay informed. Visit CDC websites, info is updated regularly as information becomes available.

5. Follow public health advise regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.

6. Develop a family emergency plan as a precaution. This should include storing a supply of food, medicines, facemasks, alcohol-based hand rubs and other essential supplies.

7. Call 1-800-CDC-INFO for more information.

INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FACEMASK AND RESPIRATOR USE.

When crowded settings or close contact with others cannot be avoided, the use of facemasks or respirators in areas where transmission of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus has been confirmed should be considered as follows:

1. Whenever possible, rather than relying on the use of facemasks or respirators, close contact with people who might be ill and being in crowded settings should be avoided.
2. Facemasks should be considered for use by individuals who enter crowded settings, both to protect their nose and mouth from other people's coughs and to reduce the wearers' likelihood of coughing on others; the time spent in crowded settings should be short as possible.
3. Respirators should be considered for use by individuals for whom close contact with an infectious person is unavoidable. This can include selected individuals who must care for a sick person (e.g., family member with a respiratory infection) at home.

These interim recommendations will be revised as new information about the use of facemasks and respirators in the current setting becomes available. For more info visit the CDC H1N1 Flu website.