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The NEED to CLEAN helps businesses succeed The ongoing pandemic has opened the eyes of the public about the importance of facility cleanliness.  Many businesses are now viewing cleaning & disinfecting or ‘enhanced cleaning’ as a business differentiator and are working

Do you have proper hand washing techniques? Keeping hands clean is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. A study conducted by the Michigan State University indicated that about 5% of people properly washed their hands long enough to eliminate infection-caus

In a recent survey conducted by the Bradley Corporation called the “Healthy Handwashing Survey“, a majority of public restroom users believe an unclean restroom indicates poor management and shows the business doesn’t care about customers. Restroom cleanliness can ha

According to the CDC, the 2014-2015 flu season could be severe. This is because of the H3N2 viruses that were analyzed from October 1st through November 22nd 2014, in the United States, 48% were antigenically similar to the H3N2 seasonal vaccine and 52% were antigenically different. I

Animal care facilities, much like our hospitals and healthcare facilities, face challenges of preventing the spread of disease within the hospital, shelter, or clinic. Keeping an animal hospital clean and sanitized is essential to preventing the spread of infections and keeping both a

Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from the influenza virus. Health officials recommend that a person receive a flu shot every year. This is because an antigenic drift, or a small change in the virus, can occur each year, resulting in a new strain. Despite bei

Flu season is just around the corner and understanding what the flu is can help protect you from becoming infected. Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory illness. There are three types of influenza viruses: A, B, and C. Influenza A and B viruses are what

There is no current vaccine for Hepatitis C. In 2013, however, researchers developed a drug called Sofosbuvir. Sofobuvir, along with other medical treatments, was shown to effectively cure a person of Hepatitis C. To help reduce the transmission of Hepatitis C and other bloodborne pat

Getting the Hepatitis B vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from the virus. After vaccination, or becoming infected with the virus, your body develops antibodies that protect you in the future. The Hepatitis B vaccine is given as 3-4 shots over a period of 6 months. To help re

Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, caused by alcohol and drug use, bacteria, or toxins. Hepatitis B is a contagious virus that also causes liver infection. The Hepatitis B disease can be either an acute or a chronic liver disease that ranges in severity from a mild to a lifel