The Bird Watchers

Bird Flu and Flu Pandemic -- How to Reduce the Risk of Infections

London (PRWeb) February 14, 2007 -- Bird Flu experts fear the possible mutation of the highly pathogenic Avian Flu virus H5N1 now found in the UK will trigger a flu pandemic, putting millions of lives at risk and although the case of bird to human transmission are rare the possibility cannot be ruled out. Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer at The Department of Health, recently stated that "clean hands are the best defence against the threatened flu pandemic."

World expert on avian flu, Dr. John Oxford, Professor of Virology at the Royal London Hospital, Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry and Chairman, of The Hygiene Council, is spearheading a new initiative to help combat the growing incidence of the spread of infections across the globe. The recommendations encourage the public to get back to basics like washing and sanitizing hands regularly and cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in target areas.

"At a time of heightened public awareness of health issues such as MRSA and avian influenza or bird flu, it is hoped that the public will recognise the growing need to protect against infection, flu pandemic and be more vigilant about proper hygiene practice."

One of the best tools to maintain proper hygiene by keeping hands germ-free is NO-GERMS™ portable hand sanitizer, proven to kill 99.9 percent of all germs including MRSA in tests performed at Hospital Infection Research Laboratory, Birmingham NHS WHO and proven effective against the Avian Flu H5N1 virus (Bird Flu) on the hands, in independent tests at Retroscreen Virology, Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of London.

NO-GERMS™ Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizer from Advanced Formulations is the most popular hand sanitizer in the UK and is distributed throughout 13 countries worldwide. Since the positive finding of its effectiveness against the (H5N1) Bird Flu or Avian Flu Virus, its sales and popularity have increased globally.

Moreover, the success of NO-GERMS™ confirms that consumers are increasingly aware of how much disease is transmitted by hand contact and the need to keep themselves free of infection while on the go and away from washing facilities.

Alarmingly, almost three-quarters of the population of the UK recognise that good hygiene is vital to public health but most admit they don't regularly wash their hands (65 percent). These results, part of a global study of more than 8,000 people, also showed that around 50 percent of Britons admitted to not washing their hands properly after sneezing or coughing, 25 percent did not wash their hands after handling animals and 14 percent after preparing food. Six percent of Britons admit to not washing their hands after going to the toilet. -The Hygiene Society.

The public is increasingly aware that there are lethal germs and viruses being spread and that we all share door handles, money, pin machines, phones, pens, desks and hand shakes with people who probably exceed the averages above. Equally importantly, so do our children, whose immune systems are more delicate and more at risk.

NO-GERMS™ is currently available throughout the country, in most stores and pharmacies including Tesco, Boots, Asda, Londis, Budgens, Morrisons, Sainsbury Pharmacy, WH Smith and Waitrose. NO-GERMS™ is also rapidly becoming a staple in Nursing Homes, Public Schools and Medical Facilities. It is also carried by those in the know -- Doctors and Health Professionals, because it does not dry the skin and has a greater longevity of effect,

Unlike competitive hand sanitizers NO-GERMS™ does not contain any alcohol (which dries and damages skin cells). NO-GERMS™ moisturizes the hands with natural organic aloe vera, chamomile, and lavender and doesn't contain any surfactants or parabens (the most common ingredients in cleansers on the market). NO-GERMS™ offers proven independent clinicals that competitors don't.

The NO-GERMS™ product range also includes a Surface Sanitizer which is paramount after hand cleansing in the fight against the transference of germs and disease.

More information: visit http://www.no-germs.com

NO-GERMS™ product range includes the following:

NO-GERMS™ Instant Hand Sanitizer Foamer
·    50 ml , RRP 2.99
·    210 ml , RRP 5.99
·    1 liter dispenser, RRP 19.90
NO-GERMS™ Instant Hand Sanitizer spray 25 ml, RRP 1.99
NO-GERMS™ Foaming Hand Wash
·    250 ml, RRP 2.99
·    1 liter wall mounted dispenser, RRP 19.90
NO-GERMS™-Clean Surface Sanitizer 25 ml spray, RRP 1.99
NO-GERMS™-Fresh Air Sanitizer 25 ml spray, RRP 1.99
All prices above are GBP (£)

Contact: Maria Eerolainen
Advanced Formulations (Europe) Ltd
191-193 Western Road
SW19 2QD London
Tel. 0208 640 4444

"80% of all disease causing illness is spread by hand"
Dr. (Germs) Gerba- Professor of Environmental Microbiology. University of Arizona.

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