Should I wear a nasal facemask or N95 Respirator?
Wearing an antimicrobial facemask or N95 respirator may be considered, specifically for persons at increased risk of severe illness from influenza.
Facemasks help stop droplets from being spread by the person wearing them. Facemasks sprayed with SilverSol protect against breathing in very small particle aerosols that may contain viruses and pathogens. Facemasks should be used once and then thrown away in the trash.
A respirator that fits snugly on the face can filter out virus-containing small particle aerosols that can be generated by an infected person, but compared with a facemask it is harder to breathe through a respirator for long periods of time.
Respirators are not recommended for children or people who have facial hair.
Neither a facemask nor a respirator will give complete protection from the flu. That is why it is important to wash your hands often , cover your coughs and sneezes with a handkerchief or your arm, and avoid crowds and gatherings during a pandemic.
How long can the H1N1 virus live on a countertop or other surface?
The virus can live on hard surfaces for at least several hours and possibly more than a day. For that reason, it is important that you wash your hands after coughing or sneezing to avoid passing on the virus.
How do I clean to get rid of influenza viruses?
To prevent the spread of influenza virus it is important to keep surfaces (especially bedside tables, surfaces in the bathroom, kitchen counters and toys for children) clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant according to directions on the product label.
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