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Facts
About influenza infections and effective protection
Virus reproduction
Influenza viruses generally attack the respiratory system and attach themselves to a host cell. Up to 100,000 new viruses are produced in the host cell before it dies. Then the viruses are set free to attack new cells.
Body reactions
As soon as the body's immune system recognizes a virus, several processes are triggered. Immune messenger substances are released, scavenger cells move through the tissue and inflammation develops. We recognize these reactions as typical symptoms of either the common cold or influenza.
Transmission routes and incubation periods
Viruses are spread by droplet infection (e.g. by sneezing or coughing), or by smear infection (i.e. by shaking hands or handling objects that have been touched by an infected person). After being infected it can take up to 4 days for the symptoms to appear and can thus infect others.
Symptoms
- sudden onset of illness
- high fever and shivering fits
- strong headaches
- pain in joints and limbs
- blocked nose
- watering eyes
- dry cough and sneezing
- sore throat
- breathing difficulties
- loss of appetite and nausea
Preventive measures
- Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly (min. 20 seconds)
- Cover your nose and mouth when you cough and sneeze
- Air the rooms
- Avoid close contact with infected persons
- Strengthen your immune system
- Regular cleaning of equipment
Checklist for a clean workplace
The following equipment should be cleaned regularly:
- telephone/headset
- keyboard
- mouse
- monitor screen
- printer/copier/fax machine
- desk mat
- table top
- drawer handles
- desk accessories (e.g. hole punches)
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DURABLE offers a range of cleaning products with special antimicrobial additives. These antimicrobial additives help to protect against viruses, bacteria and fungi, improving hygiene levels.
Products ensure long-term prevention of microbial contamination. Laboratory tests have proven the antimicrobial additive to be 99.9 % effective against the common cold and influenza viruses, E-coli bacteria, MRSA, salmonella, listeria and bird-flu viruses.
Products containing the antimicrobial additive bear the BACT-O-CLEAN seal of quality.
With DURABLE cleaning products you can achieve a high standard of hygiene at your workplace and thus reduce the risk of infection.
SUPERCLEAN Box
100 moist cleaning wipes for plastic surfaces in a refillable dispenser tub.
Antibacterial.
TELEPHONE CLEAN box
100 moist cleaning wipes for telephones and mobile phones in a practical dispenser tub.
Antibacterial.
SUPERCLEAN 50
50 individually packed, moist low-lint wipes pre-saturated in alcohol-free cleaning fluid.
TELEPHONE CLEAN 50
50 moist cleaning wipes for telephones and mobile
phones. Individually packed, therefore ideal for travelling.
Antibacterial.
- 5785
SUPERCLEAN Set
Complete set for cleaning computer housings, printers and other office equipment.
Contents: 1 bottle SUPERCLEAN 125 ml, 22 soft smooth low-lint cloths, 1 keyboard cleaner.
- 5717
TELEPHONE CLEAN
10 moist cleaning wipes for telephones and mobile phones. Individually packed, therefore ideal for travelling.
Antibacterial.
- 5722
