Swine Flu Protection Masks: 3M 8511 N95 with valve - 10 pack

Be prepared for a potential Swine Flu Pandemic!

This 3M 8511 N95 with valve is a high quality economical respirator mask, CDC recommended for the prevention of the H1N1 virus (swine flu), and NIOSH-approved. Adjustable nose clip helps provide a custom fit and secure seal. The 8511 N95 respirator mask is made in USA by 3M, a highly respected company in business since 1902. 3M first branched into defense materials and healthcare products in the 1940's, and is one of the world's most trusted manufacturers of respirator masks.

The 8511 N95 respirator mask is designed to help provide comfortable, reliable protection against non-oil based particles. Its lightweight construction promotes greater worker acceptance and comfort and increased wear time for people traveling abroad.

·         Face masks with at least N95 filtration capabilities are recommended by the CDC as additional protection against Swine Flu / Bird Flu / Avian Influenza

·         NIOSH approved N95 respirator masks meet 42 CFR 84 N95 requirements

·         Electrostatically charged microfibers trap 95% of non-oil based particles down to 0.3 micron

·         Latex free and individually, hygienically packed for safe use

·         Adjusts for different head sizes as well as a snug fit around the nasal and mouth areas

·         Provides effective viral infection barrier

·         Advanced filter media makes breathing easier and cooler

·         Cool Flow Exhalation Valve helps reduce heat and humidity inside the mask

·         Ideally suited for heat, humidity or long periods of wear

·         Adjustable M-nose clip provides a secure seal against the face

·         Two fixed elastic straps for a good fit

·         Sold 10 per box

According to the knowledgebase of PandemicFlu.gov's "Interim Public Health Guidance for the Use of Facemasks and Respirators in Non-Occupational Community Settings during an Influenza Pandemic", facemasks and respirators should be used in combination with other preventive measures, such as hand hygiene and social distancing, to help reduce the risk for influenza infection during a pandemic.

Key facts from PandemicFlu.gov:

·         If used correctly, facemasks and respirators may help to prevent some exposures while in a crowded setting.

·         When individuals are ill with respiratory symptoms (e.g., coughing, sneezing) during an influenza pandemic, they should stay at home except when it is critically necessary to leave (e.g., to obtain medical care). Individuals with a respiratory illness should wear a facemask to contain respiratory secretions (e.g., to cover coughs and sneezes) if they are in the presence of others.

·         Since a facemask worn by a coughing person may reduce the amount of potentially infectious material released into the surrounding area, one strategy for reducing the spread of influenza would be to encourage everyone to wear a facemask while they are together if a group gathering is unavoidable. This might reduce the overall risk to the group by increasing the likelihood that all unanticipated coughs and sneezes would be covered and that respiratory secretions would not be widely spread while people are speaking or breathing.

·         If a gathering is unavoidable, individuals may consider wearing a facemask or respirator to help prevent exposure to respiratory secretions from symptomatic individuals.

·         NIOSH-certified N95 and higher filtering facepieces are made of dense material that is certified to filter out very small particles that can be inhaled. To be most effective, these types of respirators should form a tight seal against the wearer’s face. They also will block both small splashes and large droplets.

·         Both facemasks and respirators may be beneficial in discouraging wearers from inadvertently touching their nose or mouth with unwashed hands, which could help prevent virus transmission and infection.

·         If there is the expectation of close contact with a symptomatic individual, every effort should be made to limit the duration of exposure to the ill individual(s) to as short a period as possible. In such situations, proper use of a well-fitted N95 or higher respirator may be a reasonable choice.

·         Planning assumptions project that there will likely be shortages of respirators during a sustained pandemic. For example, quantities of N95 or higher respirators may have to be prioritized for use by certain healthcare workers whose occupational activities place them at increased risk for infection.

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