The effect of N95 masks

N95 masks are designed to fit snugly around the wearer's nose and mouth. When worn correctly, this mask can block at least 95% of dust and bacteria in the air.

1. The effect of N95 . masks

N95 or N99 means filter 95%, 99% of fine dust 0.3 micron in the air. Thus, N99 and N95 masks filter better than medical masks. However, the N95 mask must be worn tightly, covering the face to achieve the desired effect. Therefore, this is also the advantage and disadvantage of this type of mask.
N95 masks are designed to fit snugly around the wearer's nose and mouth. When worn correctly, this mask can block at least 95% of dust and bacteria in the air.

2. Wearing an N95 mask is the best way to prevent corona virus?

Wearing a mask is beneficial in preventing all other viruses, not just Corona virus. However, the preventive effect can only be promoted if everyone wears the right type of mask and in the right way in each situation.
So to prevent corona virus, should you wear an N95 mask? Accordingly, the N95 mask is a mandatory mask needed for medical staff when in contact with people infected with corona virus.
As for normal medical masks, mainly help the wearer avoid dust, large saliva splashes, so compared to N95 masks, N95 helps protect the wearer better.
However, with the current epidemic situation, the Ministry of Health said that ordinary medical masks are enough for people to use when traveling on public transport or in crowded areas. to protect you from the saliva splashed by others when communicating, or coughing, sneezing. However, everyone needs to know how to wear a mask correctly.

Đeo khẩu trang N95 là việc làm bắt buộc đối với mỗi nhân viên y tế khi tiếp xúc với người nhiễm bệnh

3. How to wear an N95 mask properly

The common point between N95 masks and medical masks is that they should only be used once and then thrown in the trash. And the N95 mask must be worn properly so as not to be exposed to polluted air.
When wearing an N95 mask as well as all other masks, do not use your hands to touch your nose and mouth under the fabric to scratch itchiness, answer the phone, eat... because this action can bring you germs on hands enter the body. When using a mask, do not touch the outside of the mask with your hands because the outside of the mask may come into contact with droplets and droplets, so it is dirty. At the same time, it is not recommended to remove the mask and then put it in a bag, pants or clothes and then wear it again because medical masks are recommended to be used only once, if removed, they should be discarded and used a new mask. .

Customers can directly go to Vinmec Health System nationwide for examination or contact the hotline HERE for support.

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