A Letter from the CDC

From: CDCINFO@cdc.gov
Reply-to: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
To: ADVERCAN@aol.com
Sent: 5/18/2009 10:49:41 A.M. Central Standard Time
Subj: RE: CDC studies RE: store clerk Flu Hosts

Thank you for contacting CDC-INFO. We appreciate your feedback and are tracking public inquiries received during the novel H1N1 outbreak.

Currently scientific research is being conducted in order to better understand the diseases characteristics. As a result, this is a situation that is rapidly changing. For the most current information, please visit the CDC website where you will find the latest updates posted daily

As with all germs that easily pass from person to person, practicing good hygiene habits is the most effective way to prevent the spread of novel H1N1 flu virus. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Wash with soap and water or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner. CDC recommends that when you wash your hands -- with soap and warm water -- that you wash for 15 to 20 seconds. When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. Make sure you throw away disposable hand wipes after each use. You can find them in most supermarkets and drugstores. If using gel, rub your hands until the gel is dry. The gel doesn't need water to work; the alcohol in it kills the germs on your hands.

Also, it is important to remember that we are still in flu and allergy season and it is not uncommon to have cold or flu-like symptoms. If you are sick, stay home from work or school to monitor your health. If you do have symptoms where you think you need urgent care, contact your doctor right away.

For General Information about novel H1N1 flu we recommend the following CDC resources:

Swine Influenza (Flu) in Pigs and People
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/pdf/brochure.pdf

H1N1 and You Fact Sheet
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/swineflu_you.htm

Key Facts about H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/key_facts.htm

H1N1 Flu
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/

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-----Original Message-----

From: ADVERCAN@aol.com
Sent: 5/5/2009 09:59:15 AM
To: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
Subject: CDC studies RE: store clerk Flu Hosts

We are trying to convey to convenience-store managers, that their customers would appreciate a can-top-cover atop their single serve soda cans. The
recent heightened flu concerns should also spark interests. if enough c-store owners/operators knows this system is available, they will ask their beverage distributors to protect their customers with can-top-labels.

Are their any CDC studies? _http://advercan.com/cleancapandflu.html_ (http://advercan.com/cleancapandflu.html)

All best,

K Mac
Team Advercan