80% of germs are spread through contact with a contaminated surface, and although the influenza virus may only live a short time other viruses can survive for weeks if not cleaned and disinfected correctly. All surfaces like the computer mouse and keyboard, as well as desktops, tabletops, doorknobs, shared objects, water fountains, and bathroom surfaces need to be properly cleaned and disinfected each day to slow the spread of influenza. The dedicated staff at NationalShine can create a clean and healthy environment for your students, staff, guests, and their families by using EPA-registered disinfectants approved for effectiveness against the influenza A virus.
Public and private Education and Care Facilities play a major role in the spread of influenza throughout our communities. Children and adults exposed to these environments often return home and are in direct contact with family and friends and can easily spread the flu virus to people at higher risk. In a bad year the CDC estimated over 430,000 individuals were hospitalized for seasonal flu complications in the United States. Most at risk are, infants, young children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with other health conditions.