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Should I wear a mask?

You should wear a mask if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms, if you are going to a hospital or clinic, or if you are caring for a patient with fever or respiratory symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There's really no science that says using a mask would be helpful during a pandemic. But there might be certain settings where it would be a reasonable thing to do. There are a few special settings where we KNOW a mask is important, like for healthcare workers who are taking care of really sick patients who have respiratory symptoms.
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How can I wear a mask correctly?

Try not to touch the mask once it is secured on your face as frequent handling may reduce its protection. If you must do so, wash your hands before and after touching the mask. When taking off the mask, avoid touching the outside of the mask as this part may be covered with germs. After taking off the mask, put the mask into a plastic or paper bag before putting it into a lidded rubbish bin. A surgical mask should be changed at least daily.
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SARS: Frequently Asked Questions
People who have been in close contact1 with SARS patients should wear a mask for 10 days from the last contact. Social contacts2 of a SARS patient may also wear a mask. this list cannot be exhaustive, members of the public are reminded to exercise judgment in accordance with guidance given above. In general, anyone who feels the need to wear a mask is advised to do so.
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Avian Flu Q/A
Right now there is no recommendation for the general public to wear masks during an influenza pandemic. If CDC recommends masks for the general population we will inform the public.
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Islami: Frequently Asked Questions
You should wear a mask if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms, if you are going to a hospital or clinic, or if you are caring for a patient with fever or respiratory symptoms.
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When does my child have to wear a mask?

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Outside the home for 3-4 months. This is especially important when coming to the hospital for follow-up visits.
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WHAT MASK SHOULD I WEAR?

British Pigeon Fanciers Medical Research - FAQ
Pigeon fanciers with symptoms of Pigeon Lung of any degree should use a mask, cap and coat every time they are with birds, even at Shows and Marking Stations. Fanciers with pigeon Lung should be very careful after an absence from the birds (e.g. after being on holiday). An increased reaction may be experienced on their return to the birds. A mask is essential. The pigeon bloom, which is the main source of inhaled pigeon protein, is an extremely small dust particle (<5 microns).
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Should I wear a face mask to class?

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Students are required to wear facemasks during all classes (lectures, tutorials, laboratories etc). Lecturers may insist on such measures at the beginning of each class and, as necessary, during the class. This will eliminate anxiety on the part of some students, who may feel uncomfortable about fellow students not wearing one. It is also a responsible practice when we are not sure who is infectious.
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Who should wear a face mask?

Blue Cross - Health Update Corner
People who have been in close contact with confirmed cases of atypical pneumonia should wear a face mask for at least 10 days from the last contact
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Why shouldn't I wear a mask?

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There are a few difficulties with wearing a mask during a pandemic. The first is that we're going to be short of supplies so it may be nice to say that you should wear a mask, but there probably aren't going to be enough masks. And the difficulty with most masks is that after you've worn them for a while, they get moist they don't work nearly so well anymore.
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Which type of masks is good? How long should I wear a mask before disposing of it?

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please see details on "Guidelines on the Use of Facemasks" on the HKU web page http://www.hku.hk/uhs/he/flu/facemask.htm
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Can I wear glasses under my mask?

New to Fencing
Yes, the mask can be adjusted to fit your normal glasses underneath. Many fencers wear glasses sucessful under their mask.
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What can I do to protect myself from SARS? Do I need to wear a mask?

Bristol University | The University | SARS Questions and Ans...
There is no known risk of contracting SARS from someone who is asymptomatic. The infection does not appear to be spread by aerosol but by respiratory droplets. Therefore, medical advice is that you are not at risk unless you have come into close contact with someone suffering from SARS. At this stage, the government is not advising on general protection of any kind.
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Back to Top Why do I have to wear my pressure garments and face mask full time?

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The mechanism for scar formation is active twenty-four hours each day. Therefore, compression therapy is recommended at all times for optimal cosmetic outcome.
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Should I wear a mask at work to protect myself from pandemic influenza?

WPH MMRS Pandemic Flu
Masks are recommended for use in health care settings by ill persons and healthcare workers to prevent spread of infection. At this time, masks are not recommended for use by well persons in the community. There is no guarantee that masks would prevent the spread of the infection in the population. If persons decide to wear masks during a pandemic influenza outbreak, it is likely they will need to wear them any time they are in a public place and when they are around other household members.
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Should avian influenza patients wear a surgical mask?

M New Zealand Avian Bird Flu FAQ & General Info
Persons suspected of having avian influenza should be separated from others and asked to wear a surgical mask. If a surgical mask is not available, tissues should be provided and patients should be asked to cover their mouth and nose when coughing.
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If I wear a dust mask, can't I just remove the asbestos myself?

Environmental Maintenance Engineers, Inc. - FAQ's
A nuisance dust mask will not protect you from the dangerous asbestos fibers. Our technicians are trained in the latest techniques to remove asbestos in a safe manner for them and the area that they are working in. Containment of the area and cross contamination are key concerns when removing asbestos.
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Why does Michael wear a silk mask whenever he goes out in public now?

Michael Jackson Baltic Fan Club :: About Michael :: FAQ (Fre...
Because of his Vitiligo Michael cannot go out into the sun. He has said that he is completely allergic to the sun, and that he really isn't even supposed to go outside at all. By wearing the silk face mask, along with long sleeved clothing, pants, sunglasses and his fedora Michael can gon outside and enjoy himself just as everyone else can.
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I like to wear a mask style goggle, are there any that fit the SwiMP3?

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The Lane 4 Reflex goggle has a goggle strap that can be thread into the SwiMP3. It can be purchased here on our online store. The new SwiMP3v2 should fit on just about any goggle, so you can easily and quickly attached and detach the SwiMP3v2 from your mask.
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Q Should members of the general public wear a mask as protection against SARS?

SARS FAQ's
The only exception would be under special circumstances, whereby a person has come into close contact with a SARS affected individual. Close contact means contact is close enough to have the person's respiratory secretions or saliva on you. Close contact includes living in the same household as a SARS affected person, providing care to someone who has SARS, or having direct contact with respiratory secretions and body fluids of a person with SARS.
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What is a Mask?

Bay Photo Lab
image mask is a graphic file made up of black and white areas. When applied to an image, the black areas of the file will act as a window through which you can see the image, while the white areas are transparent. This is especially useful for creating nodes with fuzzy edges or irregular shapes. Learn more >>
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Can I see anything through the mask?

The Modulus Fashion Lab
Yes, unless it's PVC-coated. Maybe you won't be able to drive a car or read a book in an opaque skinsuit, however you can navigate easily even in the dark.
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General FAQ - Ircwiki
A mask is a way of combining user data into a way which can be used in channel bans, ignore masks, etc. You may notice that some users have a ~ before their ident. This means that the IRC server did not receive an ident response from their client. You will need to include this character in masks.
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Question: Who should wear a Bird Flu Mask or Bird Flu Respirator?

Pandemic Preparedness Supplies, N95 Respirator Mask, H5N1 Av...
Any person whom would come into contact with a possible or probable case of Bird Flu should wear a disposable N95 rated respirator as recomended bt (WHO) The World Health Organization, (CDC) The Center for Disease Control and Prevention or you local county and Government officials.
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