Bird Flu Masks

A bird flu mask (sometimes called a bird flu respirator or surgical mask) provides protection by acting as a barrier between airborne viruses and your nose and mouth. A surgical mask should be worn when there is the likelihood of airborne infection occurring, as from an infected person coughing and sneezing on buses, trains, in stores, waiting rooms, and elevators. Wearing a bird flu mask will also reduce your chances of spreading the bird flu virus, if you are infected.

Types of Bird Flu Masks

Some bird flu masks are reusable and can be adjusted to seal against your face securely. Several have been especially designed to be worn with eyewear. Others have a replaceable, disposable filter, which removes and destroys virtually all viruses and bacteria from the air that is breathed in and out. These bird flu masks can filter out microorganisms three times smaller than the bird flu virus, so are very effective when worn properly.

Stocks of bird flu masks could run out during a bird flu pandemic, so you should seriously consider acquiring a supply that would last at least a month. Several types are available from pharmacies, medical suppliers and many sources on the Internet. So have a look at what's available and consult with your family doctor to find out which will provide you with the best protection against the bird flu virus.

Bird Flu Masks | Important Facts

The directions provided with your bird flu mask or respirator must be strictly followed. If it does not make a tight seal on your face, because it's the wrong size, or because you have sideburns or a beard, contaminated air could leak around the edges of the mask.

Make sure the mask is designed to be worn with glasses, if you wear them. The supplier of your protective equipment will provide information on how to wear your bird flu mask correctly.

Once your bird flu mask has been worn and is contaminated, don't touch the front with your hands and don’t leave it dangling around your neck. Remove the mask by using the ear loops or the band that runs around the back of your head. Hold it away from you, and drop it into a container for contaminated materials. If you don't have a special container, drop the bird flu mask into a plastic bag, tie the top and discard the bag.

Who may have problems wearing a mask or respirator?

Masks available at the moment are unlikely to fit small children. Also, elderly people and those with lung conditions (asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, bronchitis) are likely to find it difficult to breathe through a bird flu mask that has a filter.

	Bird Flu Masks A bird flu mask (sometimes called a bird flu respirator or surgical mask) provides protection by acting as a barrier between airborne viruses and your nose and mouth. A surgical mask should be worn when there is the likelihood of airborne infection occurring, as from an infected person coughing and sneezing on buses, trains, in stores, waiting rooms, and elevators. Wearing a bird flu mask will also reduce your chances of spreading the bird flu virus, if you are infected. Types of Bird Flu Masks Some bird flu masks are reusable and can be adjusted to seal against your face securely. Several have been especially designed to be worn with eyewear. Others have a replaceable, disposable filter, which removes and destroys virtually all viruses and bacteria from the air that is breathed in and out. These bird flu masks can filter out microorganisms three times smaller than the bird flu virus, so are very effective when worn properly. Stocks of bird flu masks could run out during a bird flu pandemic, so you should seriously consider acquiring a supply that would last at least a month. Several types are available from pharmacies, medical suppliers and many sources on the Internet. So have a look at what's available and consult with your family doctor to find out which will provide you with the best protection against the bird flu virus. Bird Flu Masks \| Important Facts The directions provided with your bird flu mask or respirator must be strictly followed. If it does not make a tight seal on your face, because it's the wrong size, or because you have sideburns or a beard, contaminated air could leak around the edges of the mask. Make sure the mask is designed to be worn with glasses, if you wear them. The supplier of your protective equipment will provide information on how to wear your bird flu mask correctly. Once your bird flu mask has been worn and is contaminated, don't touch the front with your hands and don’t leave it dangling around your neck. Remove the mask by using the ear loops or the band that runs around the back of your head. Hold it away from you, and drop it into a container for contaminated materials. If you don't have a special container, drop the bird flu mask into a plastic bag, tie the top and discard the bag. Who may have problems wearing a mask or respirator? Masks available at the moment are unlikely to fit small children. Also, elderly people and those with lung conditions (asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, bronchitis) are likely to find it difficult to breathe through a bird flu mask that has a filter. Home \| Contact Us \| Health Resources \| Sitemap Survive-Bird-Flu.com © 2006. All Rights Reserved - Bird Flu Masks
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