RACINE, Wis., Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SC Johnson
announced its donation of 54,000 units of OFF!® insect repellent to
the County of Hawaii Civil Defense Agency to help protect against
the mosquitoes that may carry dengue fever, a mosquito-borne
virus.
Since the initial outbreak in Hawaii of dengue fever in the fall of 2015,
more than 250 cases have been reported as of early February.
SC Johnson partnered with the County of Hawaii Civil Defense Agency
to arrange a shipment of 54,000 units of OFF!®
insect repellent. This donation will allow for distribution
through social service programs in an effort to help protect as
many people as possible against the mosquitoes.
"We are proud to make this donation to support the County
of Hawaii Civil Defense Agency in their efforts to protect
needy families against the Aedes species of
mosquitoes that may carry the dengue virus," said SC Johnson
Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson. "We are a family company that's been
protecting families from mosquitoes for decades, so we feel a
particular responsibility to help fight the spread of this
disease."
This is the first outbreak of dengue fever in Hawaii since 2011. As of February 8, the Hawaii State Department of Health
reported 251 total confirmed cases since the beginning of the
outbreak.
For more information on how to prevent mosquito-borne disease,
visit our web site: scjohnson.com/mosquitoes
About SC Johnson
SC Johnson is a
family company dedicated to innovative, high-quality products,
excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the
environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the
USA, the company is one of the
world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and
products for home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care, as
well as professional products. It markets such well-known brands as
GLADE®, KIWI®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®,
WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed
outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, TANA®, BAMA®, BAYGON®, BRISE®,
KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, MR MUSCLE® and RIDSECT®. The 130-year-old
company, which generates $10 billion
in sales, employs approximately 13,000 people globally and sells
products in virtually every country around the world.
www.scjohnson.com
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