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H1N1 Flu* Preparedness (*also known as ”Swine Flu“)
SIMPLE GREEN D PRO 3 AND SIMPLE GREEN D PRO 5 HAVE BOTH PASSED TESTING AND RECEIVED EPA REGISTRATION FOR EFFECTIVENESS AGAINST INFLUENZA A VIRUS AND, THEREFORE, ARE APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN H1N1 PREPAREDNESS, AND FOR USE IF AN H1N1 INCIDENT OCCURS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL LABEL INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISINFECTING HARD, NON-POROUS SURFACES.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are currently tracking an H1N1 flu outbreak that has caused infections in humans in the United States, Mexico, Canada and other countries.
EPA registers pesticide products, including disinfectants. As part of the registration process, EPA evaluates the product efficacy to make sure the public health label claims are accurate. Currently, over 500 disinfectant products are registered for use on hard, non-porous surfaces against influenza A viruses. EPA believes, based on available scientific information, that the currently registered influenza A virus products will be effective against the 2009-H1N1 flu strain and other influenza A virus strains on hard, non-porous surfaces. For safe and effective use of these products, always follow label instructions for these products, paying special attention to the product’s dilution rate (if applicable) and contact time.
Choose a product whose label states that it is effective against "Influenza A virus" and lists your specific site of concern, such as: farm premises, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, schools, offices or homes. These products are widely available and can be purchased at home maintenance/repair stores and industrial/institutional distributors, among others.
As the CDC stresses, your first line of defense is to wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-based cleaner. Registered disinfectant products are for use on hard, non-porous surfaces, such as door knobs, handles, tables, floors, etc. EPA emphasizes that these products are not to be used on the skin or to be taken orally.
