N95
Respirator Masks are recommended by the World Health Organization,
U.S. Center For Disease Control, and the U.S. Health and Human
Services Department
Source - Reuters
2006:
Warning: Do not re-use mask! Masks are disposable and for single
use only!
Experts generally agree that a pandemic of some kind is overdue,
and that the H5N1 avian flu virus currently spreading in birds is
the most likely threat.
The virus does not easily infect people but it has sickened 204,
killing 113 of them. A few mutations could turn the virus into a
human pandemic strain that would infect hundreds of millions and
possibly kill tens of millions.
Until a vaccine can be formulated, simple hygiene is one of the
best ways to protect against the virus. This includes washing hands
and, in theory, using protective masks.
The favored mask is called an N95 respirator, because it fits
tightly against the face yet allows relatively easy breathing.
Surgical masks are meant to protect others from the wearer but might
also be used as a defense.
The U.S. Health and Human Services Department asked the panel to
look at the question of whether or not the masks could be used and
re-used, because of warnings that, in case of a pandemic of
influenza, there would soon be a shortage of surgical face masks and
fitted masks called N95 respirators. It is impossible to clean the
small germ particles trapped by the mask out of it, so they can not
be re-used, the report concluded.
Center for Disease Control recommends:
Avoid close contact.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick,
keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick
too. Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are
sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness. Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is
contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or
mouth.
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N95
Respirator Masks are recommended by the World Health Organization,
U.S. Center For Disease Control, and the U.S. Health and Human
Services Department 
