Switch to हिंदी

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

हिंदी
  • Health A-Z
  • Diabetes
  • Diseases
    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Cancer
    • Heart Attack
    • Pneumonia
    • Diseases A-Z
  • Diet & Fitness
    • Weight Management
    • Exercise & Body Building
    • Diet & Recipes
    • Yoga
  • Coronavirus
  • News
  • Pregnancy
    • Conceiving
    • Infertility
    • Labour & Delivery
    • Pregnancy week-by-week
    • Breastfeeding
    • Baby Names
  • Beauty
    • Skin
    • Hair
    • Grooming
  • Photos
  • Videos
Home / Health News / The N 95 mask to prevent swine flu

The N 95 mask to prevent swine flu

By: Pavitra Sampath   | | Updated: March 4, 2015 2:36 pm
Tags: In the news  Swine flu H1N1  Swine flu masks  
swine-flu mask

With so many people suffering from swine flu, I have heard that using a face mask can help protect me from the infection. Is this true? Are masks really helpful in protecting you from contracting swine flu? What kind of mask should I use? Also Read - 5 health threats that made headlines in 2020 other than the COVID-19 pandemic

Also Read - Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 4 reasons an eco-friendly Ganesha is good for you



Swine flu is a viral infection that can be spread contact with infected people, contaminated surfaces and through droplets that get aerosolized when an infected person coughs or sneezes. One of the best ways to keep the infection at bay is to use preventive measures; one such measure is to use a face mask when in crowded places. (Read: 15 precautions every Indian should take to prevent swine flu) Also Read - New swine flu discovered in China not an immediate threat: Experts

According to Dr Arvind Aggarwal, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, ‘ People should wear the N95 which is the recommended mask to prevent swine flu.’ You may also like to read about the 10 facts about swine flu you should know.

What is the N95 mask?

According to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) an N95 mask is a loose fitting device that creates a physical barrier between the person wearing it from contaminants in the air. The N95 mask is made specially to keep bacteria and viruses out and helps protect you from large droplets of contaminated fluids, making it perfect to prevent the spread of the swine flu virus. Also read Swine flu symptoms and signs you MUST be aware of!.

What you need to know about the mask:

1. The N95 mask is carefully subjected to careful testing and can block about 95% of very small particles. However it does not promise complete protection from the swine flu virus.

2. The mask must fit properly and to do so you must wear the mask and adjust the straps so that it fits well. That being said, this mask cannot be used for small children people with facial hair as in such cases a proper fit cannot be guaranteed.

3. Your face mask is often labelled ‘single use’ and must be properly discarded (by putting it in a plastic bag, sealing it and throwing it in a dustbin) if it becomes soiled or you find it difficult to breathe through it.

4. If you suffer from any respiratory impairment or you find it difficult to use, check with your doctor before using the mask as it can restrict breathing to a certain extent.

As per the FDA, the following masks can be used by the general population and are labelled as ‘not for occupational use’, they are:

  • 3M Particulate Respirator 8670F
  • 3M Particulate Respirator 8612F
  • Pasture Tm F550G Respirator
  • Pasture Tm A520G Respirator

Image source: Getty Images

Published : February 25, 2015 7:05 pm | Updated:March 4, 2015 2:36 pm
Read Disclaimer

Leonard Nimoy hospitalized due to severe chest pain

Leonard Nimoy hospitalized due to severe chest pain

Is swine flu curable?

Is swine flu curable?

Please Wait. Article Loading ....

Coronavirus Updates

Coronavirus Updates

Stay Informed, Be Safe

  • Schizophrenia emerges as the second highest risk factor of COVID-19 mortality
  • Coronavirus variants cannot escape available COVID vaccines: Experts
  • Odisha man dies after taking COVID-19 vaccine, another develops bacterial sepsis
  • COVID-19 Live Updates: Cases in India surge to 10,689,527 while death toll reaches 1,53,587
  • COVID-19 vaccination FAQs: All you need to know before you get the jab

Health Calculators

BMI Calculator
bmi Calculator
Ideal Body Weight
ideal body weight
Daily Calorie Intake
Daily calorie intake
Calories Burned
calories burned

Related Stories

5 health threats that made headlines in 2020 other than the COVID-19 pandemic

5 health threats that made headlines in 2020 other than the COVID-19 pandemic

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 4 reasons an eco-friendly Ganesha is good for you

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 4 reasons an eco-friendly Ganesha is good for you

New swine flu discovered in China not an immediate threat: Experts

New swine flu discovered in China not an immediate threat: Experts

7 reasons why the #BeefBan is good

7 reasons why the #BeefBan is good

A new case of swine flu reported: Here’s how to arm up against this deadly virus

A new case of swine flu reported: Here’s how to arm up against this deadly virus

Health News in Hindi

Osteoporosis: ऑस्टियोपोरोसिस में न करें इन 5 आहारों का सेवन, बढ़ जाएगी हड्डियों में दर्द और सूजन की समस्‍या

कैसे चुने सही प्रोटीन पाउडर? नकली पाउडर खाने से सड़ सकती हैं बॉडी, 5 टिप्स से चुनें प्रोटीन पाउडर

Types of Eczema: 7 तरह का होता है एक्जिमा, जानिए सभी के बीच का अंतर और इनके बचाव के तरीके

नहाते वक्त ये 6 गलतियां आपकी स्किन और बालों को कर देती हैं खराब, फटती है स्किन और टूटते हैं बाल

अनियमित दिल की धड़कन या एरिथमिया क्या है? एक्‍सपर्ट से जानिए इसके लक्षण, कारण और उपचार

Read All

Recent Posts

  • Frequent bleaching of face is not recommended: Know why
  • Are you sure about your shampoo? Dermatologist explains the basics
  • Schizophrenia emerges as the second highest risk factor of COVID-19 mortality
  • Is cervical cancer preventable and curable? Expert addresses all your queries
  • These kitchen ingredients can help you fight winter acne

About The health Site

TheHealthSite.com is India's largest health site with more than 40 lakh unique visitors per month. We focus on fitness, beauty, health, pregnancy and more.

Most popular health and wellness website in India in 2012 at the Website of the year awards.

health@corp.india.com
+91 – 22 – 6697 1234
Landline Phone number 91 – 22 – 2490 0302.

ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LTD, 18th floor, A-Wing, Marathon Futurex, N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013.

Useful Links

  • Weight Loss
  • Keto Diet Tips
  • Skin Care Tips
  • Intermittent Fasting
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Ashwagandha
  • Cancer
  • Pneumonia
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dengue
  • Typhoid
  • Tuberculosis
  • Chickenpox
  • Chikungunya
  • Depression
  • Hepatitis
  • Diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Swine Flu
  • Baby Names
  • Cough and cold
  • Heart Attack
  • Breast Cancer
  • Ebola Virus
  • Dengue
  • Malaria
  • International Yoga Day
  • Hypotension
  • Heart Failure
  • Asthma
  • Brain Tumour
  • Celebrity Fitness
  • Goitre
  • HIV/AIDS

We respect your privacy

  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Author Profiles

Copyright © 2021 Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. All rights reserved.