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Article: American Society for Microbiology Emphasizes Hand Hygiene as Flu Protective Measure
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- May 1, 2009
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To: NATIONAL EDITORS
Contact: Barbara Hyde of American Society for Microbiology, +1-
202-942-9206, bhyde@asmusa.org
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WASHINGTON, May 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As H1N1 influenza A
(swine flu) spreads, keeping hands clean is one of the most
important ways to prevent infection and illness. "Frequent
handwashing is probably the single most effective and simplest
intervention you can do to protect yourself and your family,"
according to Dr. Judy Daly, spokesperson for the American Society
for Microbiology.
"Influenza A viruses, of which swine flu is one, are fragile
viruses that can be easily destroyed through proper hygiene,
including use of soap and water and ...