Staying healthy this fall - Tips from Adaptive Marketing

1. Staying healthy this fall Keep germs (and swine flu viruses) out of the workplace

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 Past experience 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