Textile handkerchiefs harbor germs and are a sure source of cross-contamination. Single-use paper hankies are therefore recommended by national health authorities in several EU countries, as they are the best means of limiting the spread of germs and viruses. The UK National Health Service, for example, ran a campaign entitled ‘Catch It, Bin It, Kill It’ to promote the use of paper hankies to prevent the transmission of colds and flu. The Health Ministry in France released a TV spot in response to the 2009 outbreak of H1N1 influenza encouraging the use and subsequent disposal of single use paper handkerchiefs. Georgia-Pacific’s premium range of facial tissues and pocket hankies across Europe are soft, thick and soothing. Georgia-Pacific has developed handkerchiefs that can help cold sufferers breathe more easily thanks to the addition of menthol, eucalyptus and other natural plant properties. These are available to consumers in the UK and France. Visit www.lotusolbastissues.com for the UK and www.lotus-planete.com for France.