December 12, 2015
Whether it’s a fast food burrito, or Aunt Sally’s leftover ham, nothing ruins the holiday faster than a bad case of food poisoning. Last week, Chipotle, a popular Mexican chain restaurant, admitted that E. Coli and norovirus were found in several of its restaurants. The viruses sickened over 130 people in 9 states over a […]
December 2, 2015
Talk about bah humbug! No one wants to wind up in the ER during the holidays, or any day for that matter. For many, the holidays are a time of joy, whether it means sharing meals with family, volunteering your time, or giving (or receiving) presents. Yet no matter how happy things seem, there is […]
November 21, 2015
Biohazard cleanup companies handle a lot of complicated situations. From crime scenes to unattended deaths, our concern remains the same: to protect your family’s heath. From time to time, our blog also focuses on addressing matters of wellness. Our thoughts on health-related topics come from nearly 20 years of experience in preventing some of the […]
October 14, 2015
It’s that time of year again when a trip to the supermarket or the office can mean exposure to all forms of colds, bacteria, germs, and other illnesses. You’ve got your flu shot, but now what? Colds, while minor, can still put a damper on your productivity…and make you feel miserable for days to come. […]
September 29, 2015
If you are an employer or risk manager in the manufacturing, industrial, construction, or transportation industries, you may need Aftermath in the event of an accident. We are a national leader in biohazard remediation. Our services include the cleanup of industrial accidents and we are equipped to help prevent the spread of potential bloodborne pathogens. […]
August 27, 2015
Any traumatic experience that includes the threat of danger can affect a person’s psyche, and those effects can linger. When they begin to cause significant impairment, the person may be dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental condition triggered by the experience or the threat of terrifying situations like death, major injury, […]
August 17, 2015
When someone very close to you has experienced a tragedy, it can be hard to know what to do. You can’t erase what happened, or make it hurt any less, and your attempts to offer comfort may seem insignificant. But the opposite is true. The best thing you can do to help people in grief […]
July 31, 2015
There is much we know about the challenges faced by college students. For most, college represents freedom, a chance to meet new people, and to take the reigns and chart a course for future success. However, what we are only beginning to discover (or admit) is that the added weight of new academic, social, and […]
July 21, 2015
Think you’re ready to beat the heat? As temperatures flare up, so do many health risks. As a biohazard cleaning company, one of Aftermath’s central pillars is safety. Our crews provide discreet, compassionate cleaning services to families and businesses who are facing unattended death, suicide, communicable diseases, or other biohazard cleanup. While you gear up […]
July 9, 2015
Transmission of the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can occur in unusual ways. According to a recent study, approximately 30% of those infected with HBV have no idea how they contracted it in the first place. The only way to prevent HBV is to get the vaccine. However, unlike other diseases which are commonly vaccinated against […]