Tackle the Germs Before They Score on Your Superbowl Party Weekend

For those of us living here in the Seattle area, hundreds of Superbowl parties will be "in play" this weekend. However, according to the magazine Cleaning and Maintenance Management, there is a high possibility of more sickness occurring after this exciting event. The succinct article below "passes on" information as to why. So, "kickoff" this weekend with fun, and "tackle" the germs before they "score" on you or your family.

Cities with Super Bowl Teams See Higher Flu Death Rates

By Cleaning & Maintenance Management® Staff

January 30, 2015

Venues in Boston and Seattle may want to ensure their infection prevention tactics are in place for Super Bowl weekend.

Cities that have teams participating in the Super Bowl tend to see a spike in flu deaths, according to a Tulane University study. This is due to the number of people who come together to celebrate playoff or championship games, which in turn, increases the spread of germs.

The impact of the flu on cities with Super Bowl teams is actually worse in years like this one, where Influenza A is the more prominent strain and when the big game takes place in the height of flu season.