How effective is a surgical mask at protecting the wearer against the swine flu?
Posted: June 6th, 2009 | Filed under: Acute Ilnesses | Tags: Flu, Surgical Mask, Swine Flu |
water_skipper asked:
How effective is a surgical mask at protecting the wearer against the swine flu? Let’s say for some reason I don’t want to get the swine flu (duh), would wearing a surgical mask in public protect me 100% or not?
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100% no. If you think logically a mask is full of little holes.
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A waste of time.
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100%? probably not. but it lowers your risk of getting the swine flu by a lot.
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when was the last time you found something that worked 100%?
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No.
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I’m sorry to change the subject, but have you seen your eye!
It looks infected. That should be your priority - not Swine flu!
Seriously dude, *** is up with your eye?
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yes it would probably protect you 100% if it had no holes
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Swine flu has similar ways of being contacted as any common cold. Therefore, it even has the potential to enter your system by going into the eye-sockets (past the eyeball itself)…
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No but it helps you not gettin it
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not very but it greatly reduces your risk of catching it.
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well it wont protect you 100% but it will still protect you.
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better than not wearing one !
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0%, surgical masks have little holes in them and air can get in the mask especially when ur moving around.
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Not effective at all. You need an N95 mask to the best protection, but even then, you are not 100% protected. As others have stated, the virus can enter your body via your eyes. The N95 masks need to be properly fitted as well. There is no one size fits all mask.
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It surely reduces the risk of getting infected (greatly!) …
back in 03 (?) during the SARS outbreak everybody was wearing a mask no matter where they go…and many experts explained why they should wear masks—-this can at least prevent direct exposure to the germs spread by coughing and sneezing etc.
at least you don’t contact the vapors directly and I think wearing masks somehow remind you not to rub your eyes,nose…etc during this critical time.
I assume what they said still applies
but i’m afraid others would look at you like you’re swine flu carrier if you do wear one…….-_-|||
BTW, i think there’s no ‘100%’ in reality, even those that claim 99% is when they are used ABSOLUTELY PEFECTLY ( like in lab setting!), sometimes almost impossible.
and think about condoms, I was shocked to learn that they are just 9X% effective, not 100%! but that’s high enough, right?
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its helps protect agaianst bacteria transfered through air, however if you touch an virus infected surface and wipe it on your nose and eyes you will still get teh flu, Read the information and guide on the link below for detailed information on Swine flu and howto protect against swine flu, including information about the N95 mask
Information and protection against Swine Flu
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As has been stated in other answers, the N95 mask or respirator as it is often referred to is the best prevention as this is a respiratory illness. The surgical mask is different. The surgical mask will NOT provide protection as they have been designed to be more comfortable and they are not form fitted. They have leakage around the mask. Again, you need the N95 masks which is form fitted and has a metal nosepiece that conforms to the bridge of your nose. The 95 means that the mask or respirator is certified to filter 95 percent of particulate matter. You can get the superior N95 mask with elastic straps along with tips to avoid the swine flu at
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it does help a bit i’d say. but virus particles are so small they can get through the mark easily. but if some dude next to you on a bus or train is coughing and sneezing the mask can decrease the amount of aerosol saliva particles you are breathing in. also if you are wearing a mask and you happen to be coughing and sneezing it can reduce the amount of saliva other people breathe in. it’s better than nothing but it’s in no way a fool-proof method. most likely it gives the sheeple more peace of mind than offering any significant protection.
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i think no, it is better to use special mask for swine flu. Try here
God Bless U
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It wouldn’t protect you 100 percent. Washing hands is still the best protection. But it might offer some protection. Here is an article that explains about flu masks:
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you don’t need one…..it’s flu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A surgical mask is not designed to prevent people from inhaling a virus.
What it does however is prevent people from getting bodily fluids on them sneezing and coughing. It also helps people avoid touching their faces.
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It does not prevent it; however it is a safety precaution.
I have compiled a list also to help prevent spreading and contraction:
1. Wash Your Hands regularly or wear plastic gloves.
2. Avoid touching surfaces and areas that have high traffic, doorknobs, tables, etc.
3. Avoid people who appear sick or ill.
4. Cover your mouth and polity ask people to cover theirs when sneezing or coughing.
5. Cough or sneeze into your forearm, not your hands however if you do wash your hands.
6. Politely avoid shaking people’s hands.
7. Stay indoors if you are sick to avoid contaminating others.
8. Avoid touching any areas of you face, mouth, etc.
I am continuing to build the list, so I will get back to you with any further info…