2. Background
Media has moved on to other topics and the
discussions about the H1N1 virus has died
down in newspapers and television channels
However, US health officials are apprehensive
about the likely return of the pandemic
because
Pastexperience shows that pandemics come in
waves
Subsequent waves are more dangerous and
severe as compared to the previous ones
3. ADAPTIVE MARKETING
LLC® SHARES TIPS TO
KEEP GERMS AND
VIRUSES AWAY FROM
THE WORKPLACE
Basic precautions that help in fighting the
spread of H1N1
4. Keep your germs to yourself
The H1N1 spreads like other influenza viruses
By coughing and sneezing
Cover your mouth and nose
Always sneeze or cough into a tissue paper
Wash your hands properly
With warm water and soap and thoroughly
Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer if water is
not available
5. Germs can live on surfaces
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth while in
the office and while commuting
Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces like desks,
chairs, door knobs and telephones frequently
can help in containing the spread too
Posters and signs reminding employees about
the manner in which the spread can be
stopped is also a great idea
6. Are medical masks effective?
Experts state that a full faced mask with a
small particle air filter is required to genuinely
protect against viruses
This is mainly because the H1N1 and other
influenza viruses are small particle viruses
However, when colleagues are falling sick,
medical masks provide some protection at
least
7. Health policies at the workplace
Employers should urge and encourage
employees to stay at home when they have flu-
like symptoms
In fact, work at home can also be allowed to
ensure that overall work does not suffer too
much
8. The way forward
It is unfeasible to maintain a hospital-like sanitized
environment at the workplace forever
Even though the threat of the swine flu pandemic
is declining, the possibility of a second wave this
fall is a reality
Adaptive Marketing LLC® shall be taking some
more steps to contain the spread of the virus
before virus spreads rampantly
9. FOLLOW BASIC TIPS TO
ENSURE SAFETY FROM
GERMS AND H1N1 VIRUS AT
THE WORKPLACE THIS FALL