Venture Respiratory Responds to Swine Flu Crisis
The recent outbreak of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus and the threat of a pandemic boosted demand for flu-prevention products virtually overnight. Venture Respiratory Inc.’s stock and relationships with health care product manufacturers ensured that customers were able to order and receive face masks and other supplies which quickly became hard to get as demand surprised other vendors.
Brooklyn, NY, May 09, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Venture Respiratory Inc. (http://www.ventureresp.com) of Brooklyn, NY, an online vendor of respiratory therapy devices and health care supplies, is meeting the sharply increased demand for face masks due to the ongoing Swine Flu crisis. While some vendors have had to back order these supplies, Venture’s customers have experienced no interruption or delay in receiving their orders.
The recent spike in demand for face masks was undoubtedly triggered by the outbreak of H1N1 Flu (also known as Swine Flu), and the widespread dissemination of warnings about the virus. The United States Government declared a public health emergency in the United States, as the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 5, on April 29, 2009. The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that a Phase 5 alert is a “strong signal that a pandemic is imminent and that the time to finalize the organization, communication, and implementation of the planned mitigation measures is short.”
According to the CDC website, there are several steps that individuals can take to help prevent contracting the H1N1 Flu virus. If used correctly, facemasks and respirators may help reduce the risk of getting influenza, but they should be used along with other preventive measures, such as avoiding close contact and maintaining good hand hygiene. A respirator that fits snugly on your face can filter out small particles that can be inhaled around the edges of a facemask, but compared with a facemask it is harder to breathe through a respirator for long periods of time.
“Facemasks might be considered by people who enter crowded settings, both to protect their nose and mouth from other people's coughs and to reduce the wearers' likelihood of coughing on others,” says Sol Reiner, CEO of Venture Respiratory. He also advises that time spent in crowded settings should be limited.
“Individuals who must be in close contact with infectious persons, such as family members, should consider the added protection provided by respirators,” adds Mr. Reiner. These recommendations are consistent with information available from the CDC.
Other steps should also be taken to help prevent transmission of the virus. The CDC recommends covering the nose and mouth with a tissue during a cough or sneeze, and immediate disposal of the tissue; washing hands often with soap and water, especially after a cough or sneeze (alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective); avoiding touching the eyes, nose or mouth; and avoiding close contact with sick people.
For additional information on anti-flu face masks, respirators, and other Venture Respiratory products, contact Sol Reiner or visit www.VentureResp.com.
This press release was prepared and distributed by Advantage Internet Marketing. For more information on optimized distribution of online press releases, as well as other online marketing strategies, contact Dov Weinstock or visit www.nycadvantage.com.
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The recent spike in demand for face masks was undoubtedly triggered by the outbreak of H1N1 Flu (also known as Swine Flu), and the widespread dissemination of warnings about the virus. The United States Government declared a public health emergency in the United States, as the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 5, on April 29, 2009. The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that a Phase 5 alert is a “strong signal that a pandemic is imminent and that the time to finalize the organization, communication, and implementation of the planned mitigation measures is short.”
According to the CDC website, there are several steps that individuals can take to help prevent contracting the H1N1 Flu virus. If used correctly, facemasks and respirators may help reduce the risk of getting influenza, but they should be used along with other preventive measures, such as avoiding close contact and maintaining good hand hygiene. A respirator that fits snugly on your face can filter out small particles that can be inhaled around the edges of a facemask, but compared with a facemask it is harder to breathe through a respirator for long periods of time.
“Facemasks might be considered by people who enter crowded settings, both to protect their nose and mouth from other people's coughs and to reduce the wearers' likelihood of coughing on others,” says Sol Reiner, CEO of Venture Respiratory. He also advises that time spent in crowded settings should be limited.
“Individuals who must be in close contact with infectious persons, such as family members, should consider the added protection provided by respirators,” adds Mr. Reiner. These recommendations are consistent with information available from the CDC.
Other steps should also be taken to help prevent transmission of the virus. The CDC recommends covering the nose and mouth with a tissue during a cough or sneeze, and immediate disposal of the tissue; washing hands often with soap and water, especially after a cough or sneeze (alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective); avoiding touching the eyes, nose or mouth; and avoiding close contact with sick people.
For additional information on anti-flu face masks, respirators, and other Venture Respiratory products, contact Sol Reiner or visit www.VentureResp.com.
This press release was prepared and distributed by Advantage Internet Marketing. For more information on optimized distribution of online press releases, as well as other online marketing strategies, contact Dov Weinstock or visit www.nycadvantage.com.
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