National Education Association Health Information Network (NEA HIN) and The Clorox Company Offer Free Disinfecting Wipes to Teachers ...( Program Helps Teac...),Health

Program Helps Teachers Prepare For Flu Season as They Head Back to School

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With worries about the flu season looming over the start of school this year, The National Education Association Health Information Network (NEA HIN) and The Clorox Company are teaming up to help teachers.

Starting September 2 through September 5, 2009, teachers nationwide can visit www.CloroxClassrooms.com and get a free coupon for Clorox(R) Disinfecting Wipes, while supplies last.

"With teachers' limited resources and heightened concerns about the H1N1 2009 flu virus this year, it is critical that they have the tools they need to implement simple prevention strategies," said Jerry Newberry, executive director, NEA HIN. "Healthy habits, like hand washing and disinfecting germ hot spots are important steps to help prevent the spread of germs that can cause illnesses, like flu."

Teachers can visit www.CloroxClassrooms.com and sign up to receive a free coupon available on the home page during the offer period (September 2 - September 5, 2009). At the Web site, teachers can also sign up to download a free "Clean Up the Classroom" kit, which includes lesson plans, games and other tools to help reduce the spread of germs at school.

"This year, more than ever, teachers across the country are reaching into their own pockets to purchase supplies for their classrooms," said Jon Balousek, vice president, Clorox Cleaning Division. "Through our partnership with NEA HIN, we hope we're able to help."

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