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Interim Guidance for Swine influenza A (H1N1)
Using Facemasks or Respirators
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- Wear an N95 respirator if you help a sick person with respiratory treatments using a nebulizer or inhaler, as directed by their doctor. Respiratory treatments should be performed in a separate room away from common areas of the house when at all possible.
- Used facemasks and N95 respirators should be taken off and placed immediately in the regular trash so they don't touch anything else.
- Avoid close contact (less than about 6 feet away) with the sick person as much as possible.
- If you must have close contact with the sick person (for example, hold a sick infant), spend the least amount of time possible in close contact and try to wear a facemask (for example, surgical mask) or N95 disposable respirator.
- An N95 respirator that fits snugly on your face can filter out small particles that can be inhaled around the edges of a facemask, but compared with a facemask it is harder to breathe through an N95 mask for long periods of time.
- Avoid re-using disposable facemasks and N95 respirators if possible. If a reusable fabric facemask is used, it should be laundered with normal laundry detergent and tumble-dried in a hot dryer.
- After you take off a facemask or N95 respirator, clean your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
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Recommended N95 Masks for Swine Flu Protection
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North 7130 N95 Particulate Respirator
- Respirators feature a soft cushioned nose seal, nose clip, and latex-free headstraps
- N95 disposable particulate respirators by North have a filter efficiency of 95 percent or greater for non-oil based particulates
- 20 respirators per box
- NIOSH approved
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These disposable particulate respirators feature a soft, cushioned nose seal, nose clip, and the headstraps are latex free. Provides protection from solids and has a filter efficiency of 95 percent or greater for non-oil based particulates. These N95 disposable respirators are ideal for dusty environments such as grinding, sanding and sweeping.
These N95 disposable respirators by North provide exceptional comfort and worker protection.
Meets CDC standards for Swine Flu, Bird Flu, SARS, TB, Smallpox and Anthrax.
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3M™ Particulate Respirator 8210, N95
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Designed to help provide comfortable, reliable worker protection against certain non-oil based particles. Its lightweight construction helps promote greater worker acceptance and comfort and increased wear time.
Workplace applications include grinding, sanding, sweeping, bagging and other dusty operations. This respirator features 3M's Advanced Electret Media (AEM) and adjustable noseclip to help provide a custom fit and secure seal.
NIOSH Approval No. TC-84A-0007
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2200 Series
N95 Particulate Respirators
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- Dura-Mesh® shell resists collapsing in heat and humidity.
- Molded nose bridge seals easily without a metal nose band.
- Naturally contoured facepiece relieves pressure points.
- Softspun® lining gives added comfort and durability.
- Flame retardants are added to the shell to help decrease flammability.
- NIOSH certified to have a filter efficiency level of 95% or greater against particulate aerosols free of oil.
- Great for health care professionals and individuals concerned about airborne pathogens including swine flu, tuberculosis and more.
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Applications:
Hot, humid and dusty environments such as welding, soldering and brazing, grinding, sanding, sweeping, bagging, stone quarrying, metal machining, cement, underground mining, polishing, buffing, lime, poultry and textiles. No oils present.
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2300 Series
N95 Particulate Respirator
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- Exhale valve reduces hot air build-up and keeps workers cooler.
- Dura-Mesh® shell resists collapsing in heat and humidity.
- Molded nose bridge seals easily without a metal nose band.
- Naturally contoured facepiece with foam nose flange relieves pressure points.
- Softspun® lining gives added comfort and durability.
- Flame retardants are added to the shell to help decrease flammability.
- NIOSH certified to have a filter efficiency level of 95% or greater against particulate aerosols free of oil.
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Applications:
Hot, humid and dusty environments such as welding, soldering and brazing, grinding, sanding, sweeping, bagging, stone quarrying, metal machining, cement, underground mining, polishing, buffing, lime, poultry and textiles. No oils present.
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