Did you know that billions of germs are present around you right now? Normally this isn’t a big deal, but lately these little pests are killing thousands of people each year. Most people do not have immunity to new strains of flu. The common Type A strains can remain active for up to 17 days. Even though this is terrible news for high risk groups it effects everyone. Did you know that 40% of deaths occur in young adults in perfectly good health? Currently H1N1 flu is spreading at an unprecedented rate with all states effected.
783,000 People Sat There Before You
Does this concern you?What happens when you travel around? Who sat in that seat before you got there? Who touched that door knob or handle and what is currently living on it’s surface? These thoughts are in the minds of all of us occasionally, especially when we leave home or travel on mass transit. Did you know that an airplane seat doesn’t get cleaned until about 783,000 people have sat on it. A sneeze with the H1N1 virus can travel 10 feet and if you are on a airplane, train or a bus you will breathe it in and it will land on your skin.
What to do for Protection
How about a flu shot? They are only 70% effective and sometimes unavailable, or you may be allergic to the shot or concerned about side effects. How about just washing your hands? If done properly that works for the moment, but what if there is nowhere to wash them, or if you touch something after that? Your most effective solution is here! Cover a little or cover it all. Now you can chose what you need for any situation.
Mass Transit and Flu Germs
Airplane seats are generally cleaned after approximately 783,000 users. Just think of the germs and parasites that collect after 783,000 people have sat where you are about to sit. Some buses and train seats may never get cleaned. Mass transit is the largest breeding ground for spreading germs.
Seat Shields a Must
What about where your bare skin comes in contact with the chair arms? Germs can survive from a few seconds up to 48 hours and generally live longer on hard surfaces than porous ones. Mixed with human mucus, which is known to be a breeding ground for germs, one Type A flu strain remained active for 17 days and with all those bodies contacting mass transit surfaces the chances are great they could still be living on them. All it would take is for someone to sneeze into their hands and then set them down on the arms of the chair.
Parasites a Danger
Don’t lean back and relax, the head rest may be host to head lice or the cushions may have scabies. Parasites can also pass into the human body through inhalation of contaminated air. Parasite eggs are so minute that they are capable of entering a human through the membranes of the skin, but don’t worry we have a complete kit to help protect you and your loved ones from catching these germs and parasites. We can’t guarantee you won’t catch something, but we can sure reduce the chances.
Our gloves are latex free. They have a smooth finish and come in multiple sizes. Protect your hands from contact with germs and viruses.
No soap and water to wash your hands? We provide a germicide gel in a convenient airline compliant refillable container. Plus 10 packs of wet wipes.
The Center for Disease Control recommends the
N-95 masks to help eliminate inhalation of germs, parasites and viruses. We provide the 3M™ Cool Flow™ Exhalation Valve Mask that reduces heat and humidity inside the respirator to provide comfortable breathing as well as a soft inner layer and comfortable bands.
Travel by bus, plane, taxi, subway, or even take it to the movie theater our seat and arm shields are made from a durable, washable, high grade cotton blend fabric to shield you from whatever is present on the surface of the chair you need to occupy. The seat shield measures a generous 20” wide by 60” long to accomodate most public seating.
