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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 22 million school days are lost each year due to the common cold alone(1). In addition, a recent survey among U.S. moms revealed that almost half take off from work to look after their child when he or she has a minor illness(2). One in four moms say that having to take time off from work creates additional stress and pressure to catch up on work after hours. That is why...

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Reckitt Benckiser (RB), the leading global household, health and personal care company (with U.S. headquarters in Parsippany, NJ) and parent of Clearasil, Lysol, Woolite and other iconic brands, today announced the official launch and corresponding advertising/marketing campaign around its social media game, poweRBrands(TM). Aimed at 18-30 year olds, poweRBrands(TM) was beta-tested in July on Facebook. It's designed to mirror the real-life...

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Reckitt Benckiser unveiled its new Lysol Mission for Health campaign, which was created to reinforce the iconic brand's commitment to mom and her family. Through the Lysol Mission for Health campaign, the brand will take an active role in championing health, making a difference when and where it is needed the most. The campaign will focus on three areas - new motherhood, schools and disaster relief - all designed to help support moms in...

PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Reckitt Benckiser (RB), the leading global household, health and personal care company (with U.S. headquarters in Parsippany, NJ) and parent of Clearasil, Lysol, Woolite and other iconic brands, has become the first FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) company to launch a social media game on Facebook. poweRBrands(TM), aimed at 18-30 year olds, is designed to mirror the real-life experience of being a marketing executive in a leading edge company such...

PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is here and allergy flare-ups are often attributed to the allergens outside your front door. However, did you know that the same allergens are found on surfaces inside 75 million homes across America? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), some of the most common indoor allergens include dust mites, mold and household pets. Now LYSOL®, the number one surface disinfectant brand recommended by pediatricians, can...

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite elevated concerns about illness-causing germs, most families don't suspect that their household soap pumps might actually be transferring bacteria to their hands. However, a recent study found that soap pumps can harbor hundreds of bacteria.(1) Every time families touch their soap pumps, they may be spreading and collecting bacteria to and from their hands. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click:...

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the start of National Influenza Vaccination Week. While the week was designed to highlight the importance of flu vaccinations, it also brings to light the importance of taking additional steps to keep you and your family healthy during the peak cold and flu season of December, January and beyond. "It's easy to get overwhelmed by all the information circulating around the topic of...

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 37 states in the U.S. now report widespread influenza activity - and nearly all influenza cases reported to the health authority are 2009 H1N1, also known as swine flu. However, with the release of a 2009 H1N1 vaccine this week, parents have a new preventative tool to help keep their families safe from illness. Like seasonal flu, 2009 H1N1 spreads through the air via droplets...

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of bacteria lurk in college dormitories, but students are not following proper hygiene routines to help protect themselves from serious illness, according to a study released today from the Simmons College Center for Hygiene and Health in Home and Community, sponsored by an educational grant from LYSOL® brand products.(1) Despite growing concerns about influenza A (H1N1) on college campuses and recent study results estimating that of...

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- LYSOL((R)), the number one pediatrician recommended brand, announced today the launch of the Healthier Habits Rewards Program, an initiative to educate families on healthy hygiene routines. Through the Healthier Habits Rewards program, parents can learn valuable tips to help protect themselves and their children from potential illness-causing germs at home or at school. As part of the Healthier Habits Reward Program, each month teachers will send...