[SBE] H1N1 Response

[Alan Alsobrook]

Jeff Carter wrote:

> Can't speak for him, but I got the idea from the CDC.  


You might want to read a bit more carefully. Also keep in mind the 
original post stater that the alcohol gels were ineffective.

Again from the CDC refer to the first chart.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5116a2.htm

 From your second website,
Can a hand sanitizer (alcohol gel) serve as a suitable alternative to 
hand washing? ... Alcohol works immediately and effectively to kill 
bacteria and most viruses.
How do the "alcohol-based hand rubs" compare to soap and water? While 
alcohol gels are convenient and popular, they are not meant to replace 
soap and water. Alcohol gels do not work to remove pieces of dirt and food.

H1N1 is confirmed to be once of the viruses it is quite effective on.

I spent 2 hours yesterday with a local Dr. cutting PSA's targeted at the 
virus. She's also told me that Tamiflu is not effective on this H1N1 
strain, but that an older (I forgot the name) anti viral is.

As a Paramedic in Florida I have to take an infectious disease course 
every single year.. (oh joy). Trust me they beat into our head every 
year what works and what doesn't. Of course the bottom line is.. "If 
it's wet & sticky, and not yours, don't touch it!"


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Alan Alsobrook CSRE AMD CBNT RPM
St. Augustine Fl. 32086 904-829-8885
aalso at Bellsouth.net