Bird Flu Masks

While washing hands, hydration, and rest should be the first steps taken to avoid infection, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends that health care workers, who work with contagious patients suffering from avian flu, also wear masks.

Ideally a respirator with a rating of n95 should be used. This type of respirator provides higher protection than a standard surgical mask. The rating means that the mask will block at least 95 percent of airborne particles down to a size of 0.3 microns. (One micron is equal one millionth of a meter). CDC formulates the ratings.

Emergency Filtration Products makes a mask that an independent study found to be 99.9 percent effective at filtering particles as small as 0.027 microns. This mask has not been submitted for a rating by CDC. However, the most important concern in mask selection is fit. If the mask does not seal well it will not effectively filter the air. You can purchase these masks online here: birdfluprotection.com
ViraMask produces a substantial viral seal every time on all faces without conventional constrictive and claustrophobic latex headband systems that are prone to viral leakage due to band shifting. Basically infectious virus laden air will take the least resistant pathway into your lungs and bypass any facemask filters by going around and through ANY face to mask openings. There are plenty of opportunities in existing facemasks so instead of a 5% penetration resistance rating; the individual ill fitting mask may instead be a 25% or greater "LEAKER."

ViraMask is applied instantly and intuitively like a large band aid and covers the nose and mouth. It is comfortable to wear and allows for ease of breathing and talking.

While other facemasks require extensive and time consuming (45 minutes or more) mask training and facial fitting, the ViraMask offers unprecedented filtration against dangerous airborne viral hazards like bird flu viral sized particles.