Influenza (flu) is a very infectious disease. It is thought to spread primarily via coughing, sneezing, and exhaling and from touching something which the sick person has touched or coughed/sneezed on.

When caring for or otherwise being around someone who has the H1N1 swine flu, it's important to protect yourself from flu viruses that may be on trash cans, bed linens, pajamas (bed clothes), towels, or other items handled by the sick person. Latex, vinyl or nitrile gloves help protect your hands from germs. (Nitrile gloves are used by people who are allergic to latex rubber.)

These protective gloves are also useful when cleaning areas where the sick person has been spending time - bedroom, bathroom, etc.

Some gloves are one-size-fits-all while others come in small, medium, and large sizes. They fit either hand. Some are lightly powdered to make them easier to put on and take off, while others are powder-free.

Some of the product listings below are for a single box; some are for a case.