The designer face masks below are NOT approved for use by the general public during a pandemic. Nonetheless, they show creativity and a sense of humor.
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Renowned Japanese artist Yorika Yoshida has designed scary and odd masks that can freak out observers.
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H1N1 Swine Flu Virus
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H5N1 Avian Flu Virus
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FDA Approved Swine Flu Face Masks (N95 Respirators)
The FDA has cleared the following N95 respirators for use by the general public in public health medical emergencies:
- 3M Particulate Respirator 8670F
- 3M Particulate Respirator 8612F
- Pasture Tm F550G Respirator
- Pasture Tm A520G Respirator
NOTE: These devices are labeled "NOT for occupational use."
Download printable PDF regarding the FDA approval of these masks for the H1N1 Flu Virus. Click here
Additional Information:
For interim recommendations for facemask and respirator use to reduce Novel Influenza A (H1N1) virus transmission, go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for interim guidance on the use of facemasks and respirators. Note: This guidance replaces other CDC guidance on mask and/or respirator use that may be included in other CDC documents in regards to the outbreak of novel H1N1 virus.
Link to FDA Approved Masks for Swine Flu
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/healthcare/maskguidancehc.html
Pasture F550G Respirator: N95 NIOSH approved and FDA Approved for use by the general public during the swine flu pandemic. This is a duckbill-shaped mask with 5-layers. Fluid resistant. Filtration efficient. Comfortable to wear and easy to breathe. Embedded wired/cushion nosepiece (Latex free).
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Pasture A520G Respirator: N95 NIOSH approved and FDA Approved for use by the general public during the swine flu pandemic. This is a coned-shaped respirator with 4-layers. Fluid resistant. Filtration efficient. Comfortable to wear. Ultrasonic-attached headstrap (Latex free).
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3M-8612F Respirator: N95 NIOSH approved and FDA Approved for use by the general public during the swine flu pandemic.
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3M-8670F: N95 NIOSH approved and FDA Approved for use by the general public during the swine flu pandemic.
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