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Do paper masks do any good to swine flu is a important question when the world is near to an epidemic of swine flu. Paper masks are distributed or sold in the whole world whenever there is swine flu panic. People are asked to wear these masks when going out or in public places to protect themselves from swine flu. But no one knows, do paper masks do any good with respect to swine flu or it is just worn for the sake of satisfaction.
According to many experts, the paper mask is feebly effective in preventing the spread of disease. However paper mask has its utility when someone sneezes or coughs right in front of your face. Anyone can be saved from getting infected if he wears a paper mask in this situation. Paper mask can also be effective if one wears it and goes near a person having swine flu.
In addition it is also necessary to know the ways of wearing the paper mask. There are two types of mask available for the protection against swine flu viruses. One type is FFP3, a European standard and the other one is N95 the US equivalent of FFP3. The mask that a doctor generally wears during an operation only stops the germ that can spread from doctor to the patients and not vice-versa. Hence, the paper mask of appropriate quality should be worn in such a way that it covers the nose and oral Cavity completely. One should not reverse the mask and wear it when it gets dirty.
The swine flu virus spreads from a person to another in the following manners:-
A person suffering from swine flu sneezes and coughs in his hand and then touches the stairs, doorknobs, switches from the same hand makes the surfaces infected with the H1N1 Virus. When these infected surfaces are touched by other healthy people after a while and they then touch their mouth, eyes or nose with the same hand then they get infected with swine flu virus. Swine flu virus also spreads when a healthy person comes in close contact with an infected person.
So wearing a paper mask is not enough to remain protected from swine flu. It is also necessary to take into account the following preventive measures against swine flu:
The most effective way to be unaffected from swine flu is cleanliness. It is very much necessary to wash your hands with soap and warm water for 30 seconds after coming in contact with infected surfaces or touching the objects of infected person. A person should also wash his hands whenever it is required. It is also suggested to be away from infected person or the things used by him. Try to avoid places where there is mass of people, especially if there is news of a viral epidemic there. Keep the proper ventilation of the house. It is also suggested to drink lemon balm tea because it has anti-viral properties which can save you from H1N1 viruses. Nutritious diet, sound sleep and cleanliness plays the important role against swine flu.
It is very much necessary for the individuals to follow theses steps to protect themselves and their family members from the attacks of swine flu as till now there is no safe vaccination available to deal with swine flu.