Masks and Respirators
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There are many different types of masks and respirators available. For more information on how to find masks or respirators, read this
NIOSH Respirator Fact Sheet.
Examples of facemasks
Surgical Mask
The masks used in doctor's offices and hospitals are the facial masks referred to in the Interim Public Health Guidance for the Use of Facemasks and Respirators in Non-Occupational Community Settings during an Influenza Pandemic.
Examples of filtering facepiece respirators
Respirators range from disposable models that look similar to some facemasks to the cartridge-type respirators that are generally referred to as gas masks.
The Guidance specifically refers to the disposable filtering facepiece type of respirator, with a NIOSH rating of N95 or greater. These are also called particulate respirators. N95 is stamped on them.
This is a standard disposable N95 respirator.
This is another N95 respirator.
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This is another style N95 respirator.
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This is another N95 respirator.
Photo courtesy of Kimberly-Clark