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Swine flu pandemic update!
UNTIL WEEK 53/1:
According the statistics of the ECDC
the global 'momentum' of the H1N1 virus continued to DECLINE slightly: only +560 new lab confirmed H1N1 fatalities. But especially Europe the death toll momentum became higher again compared to week 53/1 and week 52.
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How to apply hand hygiene?
How to wash your hands properly in 6 steps?
1) Wet your hands; 2) Apply soap and scrub for at least 15 seconds; 3) Scrub back of hands, wrists, between fingers and under fingernails; 4) Rinse your hands; 5) Turn of water lever using your elbows; 6) Use paper towel to dry your hands!
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Illness, hand washing & food!
First of all, applying hand hygiene is a matter of frequently & properly washing your hands with soap!
When?
Before and after diner; after your toilet; no sneezing & couching in your hands (instead use a paper tissue); not putting your hands in your mouth (no fingernail biting); and avoid touching objects in public places.
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Useful hand hygiene products
Examples of products useful for hand hygiene are: sterile towel, paper tissues, plain (normal) soaps, antimicrobial soaps & gels, alcohol based hand disinfectants (including: chlorhexidine & povidine), surgical scrub & sterile gloves - NOTICE: You can not perform hand hygiene while wearing hand gloves!
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