3M USA 8210 N95 Medical Masks For Contagious Diseases

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The World Health Organization (WHO), on June 11, 2009, raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of the novel influenza A virus. A Phase 6 designation N95 mask  that a global pandemic is underway.

The outbreak of the H1N1 flu (formerly called the Swine flu) has caused much panic amongst the masses. I think it's OK to be concerned about the situation, but panic is not warranted. Yes, Preparedness to deal with the recent H1N1 flu is good, but preparedness by being ill-informed does not help the situation and this is exactly the sort of thing that creates panic.

What is H1N1 Flu?

I think it's important to first understand what H1N1 flu really is. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) defines the flu as a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get H1N1 flu, but human infections can and do happen. H1N1 flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond three people.

What are the Symptoms of H1N1 Flu and how does it Spread?

Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache and fatigue are the most common symptoms of the flu, but diarrhea and vomiting have also been associated as symptoms.

Yes, the flu is contagious and the virus is spread mainly through coughing and/or sneezing of people infected with the virus. In other instances, people may contract the virus by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.