Weekly Written Analysis 2

2009 was a year that caused much fear; it was the year of the Swine Flu (H1N1) Pandemic.  Many people became ill with this strain of flu and some actually lost their lives.  It was a new strain of flu that appeared resistant to the normal meds; the best defense was prevention.  It was then that the disinfecting wipes became a household item, as well as, a common item found in the office.  The entire purpose of these wipes is to kill the germs to prevent the spread of illness.  Today, we have a vaccine for H1N1; however, the popularity of disinfecting wipes still remains.  In fact, many grocery stores, such as Wal-Mart, have boxes of disinfecting wipes hanging near their grocery carts for their customers, in the event that they feel the need to wipe away the germs.  Disinfecting wipes are not going away soon; using them to prevent illness has become a norm in today’s society.  The H1N1 flu was a scare, and marketing teams took advantage of that fear and created a best seller.  Many people, including myself, still purchase this type of product; I guess we believe that if it kills germs and potentially prevents someone in our family from getting sick, it is money well spent.

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