<http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-masks-q-and-a14-2009sep14,0,6742173.story>Masks may help prevent swine flu but aren't advised -- latimes.com
Should I wear a mask? In general, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not recommend use of face masks or respirators in non-healthcare settings. But there are exceptions. Because the novel strain of H1N1 influenza has led to a pandemic, people who are ill with the virus should consider wearing a mask around other people, if tolerable. People who are at risk for severe illness from the flu should wear a mask or respirator if they are caring for someone with the flu and should consider wearing one if there is an outbreak of flu in the community. People who are not at high risk for flu complications could consider wearing one if there is an outbreak in the community, but it's not recommended. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Mark Crispin Miller's "News From Underground" newsgroup. To unsubscribe, send a blank email to [email protected] OR go to http://groups.google.com/group/newsfromunderground and click on the "Unsubscribe or change membership" link in the yellow bar at the top of the page, then click the "Unsubscribe" button on the next page. For more News From Underground, visit http://markcrispinmiller.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
