SINGAPORE--27 April 2009--Microbecide's EPA-registered active ingredient, silver ions in solution, meets the recommendations by the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for infection control for care of patients with confirmed or suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) virus in both home and healthcare settings.
According to the CDC, person-to-person transmission of flu occurs mainly through coughing or sneezing of people infected with the influenza virus. People may become infected by touching something with the flu viruses on it and then touching their mouths or noses.
Guidance published by the CDC on April 24, 2009 for infection control in healthcare settings advises that "disinfection strategies used during influenza seasons can be applied to the environmental management of swine influenza." Additional guidance published on April 25, 2009 for infection control in the home recommends keeping "surfaces (especially bedside tables, surfaces in the bathroom, and toys for children) clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant according to directions on the product label."
Microbecide's active ingredient has been registered by the EPA specifically for use on children's toys, cribs, high chairs and other sensitive areas of the home as well as for use on hard surfaces in multitudes of environments, including hospitals, schools and offices.
World Changing Technologies Pte Ltd manufactures Microbecide at their Kallang Avenue facility in Singapore. Per Jarle Harstad, Chairman of World Changing Technologies stated, “Microbecide disinfectant is effective against both Human and Avian Influenza A, and we are poised and ready to respond to the current outbreak. Should the current outbreak become pandemic, Microbecide has the manufacturing capability in Singapore to react not only to the needs locally but also abroad to supply our powerful disinfectant to governments, healthcare institutions and consumers seeking to effectively stem the spread of swine flu.”
Microbecide's broad spectrum silver ion solution based disinfectant completely eliminates bacteria, viruses and fungi. Microbecide is sold through a variety of distributors and retail outlets in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia. Independent lab studies and resulting EPA-registered claims document that Microbecide’
About World Changing Technologies Pte Ltd
World Changing Technologies Private Limited manufactures, distributes, markets and sells Microbecide brand silver ion based antimicrobial products throughout the Asia Pacific Region. Focused on technology and products designed to significantly enhance performance in medical, dermatological, veterinary and personal health applications, Microbecide brand antimicrobials provides exceptional solutions to a multitude of needs, especially in developing countries with limited access to new, innovative technology and products.
Colorless and odorless with a distinct tart taste, Microbecide provides powerful advantages as a natural antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial agent and health defense against dangerous microorganisms.
World Changing Technologies Pte Ltd’s manufacturing facilities are headquartered in Singapore. Additional information on Microbecide is available at www.microbecide.com
