With the 2012-2013 influenza season
reaching epidemic levels across the U.S., Kimberly-Clark KMB is continuing to
increase production of face masks and other Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) products in response to increased customer demand from acute care
facilities across the country.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the flu
season began earlier than usual this year and is shaping up to be more severe
than in years past[1]. Kimberly-Clark, the market leader in facial protection
in the U.S., has been closely monitoring CDC data and adjusting manufacturing
schedules and inventory management in anticipation of continued increased
demand from current customers for PPE, including face mask products.
"The health and safety of our valued customers and their patients is our most
important priority," said John Amat, Vice President of Sales and Marketing,
Kimberly-Clark Health Care. "Kimberly-Clark representatives are proactively
reaching out to all of our current customers to assure them that with our
North America-based product supply, we can continue to provide the highest
quality facial protection products throughout the flu season."
To further help customers, their patients and consumers prevent the spread of
the flu, Kimberly-Clark recommends these simple prevention precautions:
o Get vaccinated - The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and
most important step in protecting against this serious virus.[2]
o Pay attention to hand hygiene - One of the best ways to help prevent the
spread of the flu is to wash your hands with soap and water. If soap and
water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.[3]
o Contain the germs - Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you
cough or sneeze. This will block the spread of droplets from your mouth or
nose that could contain germs.[4]
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