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Facemasks and N95 Respirators may help

According to the US FDA, Facemasks and N95 respirators are devices may help prevent the spread of germs (viruses and bacteria) from one person to another. These devices are one part of an infection-control strategy that should also include washing your hands frequently and social distancing such as canceling events and closing buildings or restricting access to certain sites or buildings.

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Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use in Certain Community Settings Where Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission Has Been Detected

Information on the effectiveness of facemasks and respirators for the control of influenza in community settings is extremely limited. These interim recommendations have been developed on the basis of public health judgment and the historical use of facemasks and respirators in other settings.
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