Personal Protective Equipment

  After almost a year of fighting the coronavirus pandemic, hope is finally on the horizon. There have now been two COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the United States, and doses have already begun being distributed. But we are certainly not out of the woods just yet and will continue to have to protect ourselves for at least several months into the new year. So, what exactly does the COVID vaccine mean for our need for PPE? Read on to learn more. About the Vaccine The United States has officially approved two different vaccines against COVID-19: one produced by Pfizer-BioNTech, and one produced by Moderna. The vaccines fight the same virus but are actually quite a bit different. The first vaccine has to be stored in special freezers to ensure its freshness and effectiveness, and it has to be administered in two doses a few weeks apart. The second vaccine, though, doesn’t require as strict refrigeration and can be administered in just one dose. Across the country (and in other ...

As the new semester approaches and kids look forward to going back to school, parents are becoming increasingly concerned about their health, and rightly so. Throughout 2020 and into 2021, the coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the globe and has left many parents worried about the safety of their children when they leave home to go to school. Those who work in schools, from teachers and staff to administration and everyone in between, have a responsibility to keep themselves and the children in their care healthy at all times. One of the best ways to do that is ensuring that all shared devices like tablets and laptops are properly cleaned. But what is the best way to do so, and what  PPE  could be helpful? Alcohol or Disinfectant Wipes Often, when people think of keeping their items and devices clean, they turn to cleaning wipes. These wipes are effective for a number of surfaces, including desks, chairs, tables, and door handles.  Disinfectant wipes  are...

  When it comes to keeping your classroom or school clean, purchasing   disinfection cabinets  is one of the best decisions an administration team could make. These cabinets are perfect for ensuring a classroom’s electronic devices (such as laptops, Chromebooks, and tablets) are always safely cleaned and charged, perfect for students to use each and every day. But with so many   sanitizing cabinets  on the market, how can you know you’re making the right decision? Here are a few of the biggest factors that make the   disinfecting cabinets   from Cetrix valuable resources for your school.   Safe for Children   The top priority for educators should be the safety of students, and  disinfection cabinets  from Cetrix guarantee clean devices and safe conditions for all children. To start, our cabinets use UVC lights to effectively kill germs that may carry viruses and diseases. This technique for cleaning is much safer than using disinfec...

As schools begin to rev up for the spring semester, many parents are rightly concerned about their children’s health and wellbeing. In regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, things are looking up with the emergence and distribution of vaccines, but it’s still incredibly important to continue taking precautions for the health of our children and the faculty and staff of our schools. Steps like using proper PPE , maintaining social distancing, and cleaning classrooms and electronic devices are vital as we get the pandemic under control. But what could happen if we don’t take these steps? Sickness in the Classroom Perhaps the most obvious potential side effect of not properly cleaning and sanitizing schools is sickness within the classroom. Electronic devices like laptops, Chromebooks, and tablets are easy targets for germs and bacteria to hold on to, and with so many students handling these devices on any given day, it only follows that these surfaces can transfer disease. Even if a student co...

 This past month, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued new guidelines on how to safely reopen schools and resume in-person learning across the country. Many have taken this news to mean that the fight against COVID-19 is reaching its final act, especially with vaccinations increasing and cases dropping. However, experts have cautioned that we are still not out of the woods and must remain vigilant in protecting ourselves against this virus. This is especially true for educators and students, who are now returning to the classroom. The devastating toll that remote learning has taken on children, teachers, parents, and even the economy has become clearer almost a year into the pandemic, largely prompting the decision by the CDC to release these updated guidelines for in-person learning. When it comes to safely resuming instruction in a classroom setting, multiple mitigation strategies must be put into place. Social distancing and increased testing are two of the most importan...

 It’s finally here! Your appointment to receive either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine is today, and you’re probably feeling pretty invincible. Now that the long-awaited end of the pandemic is finally in sight, you’re done with all of this mask-wearing and social distancing, right? Well, not exactly. Getting vaccinated is not a “get out of pandemic free” card. On the contrary, it’s all the more reason for you to continue safeguarding yourself from the virus. Take a moment to go through the following points as you start preparing for your post-vaccine life. First of all, both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two shots. The first primes your immune system, and after approximately one month, the second shot gives your immune system that extra boost. Both doses of the vaccine are necessary for maximum protection, and you are not fully vaccinated until you receive that second shot. It’s vital to remain hypervigilant between your appointments as to not put yourself in jeopardy. Add...