To prevent influenza, wearing masks should “regular”

Posted on October 27, 2009
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In the global spread of Influenza A H1N1 influenza situation, wear a mask is undoubtedly effective preventive measures to isolate the virus, one of the experts on how to properly wear a mask a few days ago made a detailed introduction.

 Experts point out that wearing a mask off his face mask before and have to wash their hands before and after; masks colored side outward, there are metal side upward; tie-down rope fixed masks or to mask a rubber band around the ear, so that mask close to the face; mask should fully cover the nose and mouth and chin; put a mask on both sides of the sheet metal along the bridge of the nose by tight, so close to the face mask.

 After wearing a mask, avoid touching a mask to prevent lower protective effect; if it must touch the masks, wash hands thoroughly before and after the touch.

 Off his mask, they should try to avoid touching the outside of the mask as this part of the bacteria may have been contaminated.

 After the mask off and put it into paper bag wrap, then placed in a covered rubbish bin.

 In addition, experts advise, surgical masks should be changed every day at least, masks, if damaged or defaced, shall be replaced immediately.

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