Phoenix, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/27/2015 -- Flu season has already begun in the United States, and has yet to reach its peak. While easy to prevent, a yearly flu epidemic is routinely predicted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, ImageFIRST Phoenix, provider of sanitary medical uniforms and scrubs in Phoenix, AZ, believes that its clients shouldn't have to fall ill this season and have to put their healthcare duties on hold. Therefore, when the CDC recently released a report on the upcoming flu season that included recommendations on preventing influenza infection, ImageFIRST Phoenix made sure to share it.
While it is difficult to predict the exact scope of a flu epidemic during any given year, the CDC's report laid out parameters for individuals to be aware of in order to help keep the flu away. The flu season typically starts in October and can last until the following May, peaking in December and January. The viruses shift and mutate each year, as well, meaning that yearly vaccinations are an absolute must in order to most effectively prevent the spread of the virus.
The CDC recommends that individuals protect themselves from flu infection with a combination of vaccination, limiting exposure to those sick with flu and regular hand-washing. Flu vaccines are readily accessible from various resources. Individuals can access flu shots not just at doctor's offices but also at health departments, urgent care clinics and pharmacies. Many employers and school systems also offer flu shots. Regular hand-washing, as well, is endorsed by the CDC as being effective in reducing flu rates. As a company that follows healthy protocols and sanitizes its products to protect healthcare clients and their patients, ImageFIRST Phoenix supports these recommendations.
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About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.
For more information about ImageFIRST Phoenix, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://phoenix.imagefirst.com.