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U.S. health officials are voicing concern about the emerging H7N9 influenza virus in China as a report in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) described the severe illnesses that killed three of the first patients identified.

Cleaning professionals need to take precautions to help control the spread of the influenza virus, norovirus and other pathogens in their facilities.

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This year’s influenza season is off to an unusually early start and, as officials warn of a particularly virulent flu variant, many Americans unlucky enough to succumb to the virus will be sicker than in years past.

Typically, the influenza virus begins affecting unlucky hosts in early October — around the time the leaves begin to turn colors reminiscent of summertime campfires. Although the virus generally peaks in January and continues through April, it's longevity and vehemence varies depending on which region in which you find yourself.