With the recent AH1N1 (swine flu) outbreak, people especially in Mexico City are wearing surgical face masks when they’re in the public. But can they prevent a person from being infected with the disease?
Yes. You see, an influenza virus can be transmitted via water droplets. So when a person near you coughs or sneezes, the face mask prevents the virus from entering your system through your mouth or nose. However, when that same person touches a door knob or a coin that you might also touch, there’s a risk of catching the virus. So, it is a must to always wash your hands. It is also advisable to change your face mask every now and then.
Some people have actually made a fashion statement out of their face masks. Check out these AH1N1 (swine flu) face mask designs below. It reminded me of the SARS outbreak in 2003.
Check out also these face masks designed by Yoriko Yoshida.
Cool right? A face mask can protect you and at the same time, can also double-up as a fashion accessory.
Read this to know what are the AH1N1 (Swine Flu) Symptoms.
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May 2nd, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Really cool designs… But I’m hoping I would not be wearing them anytime soon….
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May 2nd, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Those masks are absolutely awesome – I’m looking for some to buy right now just because this post rocked!
-Ricardo
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May 2nd, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Haha, I’m thinking the same thing.
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May 2nd, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Why, thank you. I’m glad I have inspired you.
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May 21st, 2009 at 2:28 am
What a great site and very informative posts. I will add a backlink and bookmark this site. Thanks
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June 22nd, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Swine Flu is terrible, it has me scared that the world is going to be over run with the pandemic. I pray it is only a flavor of the month deal with the media.
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June 22nd, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Let’s just pray that it will go into a full-blown world-wide catastrophe.
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December 18th, 2010 at 12:15 am
ahh wow those masks are pretty cool looking. Interesting idea to promote health and safety!
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