After more than a year in the spotlight, the “side effects” of the COVID-19 vaccine may have become familiar. In the same way, through the news media, you may also be beginning to learn about the effectiveness of oral COVID-19 wonder drugs and be impressed by them. Now, in the wake of omicron’s massive zero […]
In the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 350 million people and killed more than 5 million people worldwide, the latest variant, Omicron, has replaced the Delta variant that recently dominated the world. The 1918 influenza pandemic, the deadliest in history, infected an estimated 500 million people worldwide—about one-third of […]
IDLH, means for “Immediately dangerous to life or health” this term is defined by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) defines the condition as an incident “that poses a threat of exposure to airborne contaminants when that exposure is likely to cause death or immediate or delayed permanent adverse health effects […]
Reusable air-purifying respirators (APRs) in more defined terms, also called Elastomeric respirators, are a type of respirator that seals to the face using a mask made of an elastomeric material, may be natural or synthetic rubber, they could be half facepiece or full facepiece. CoAir-purifying respirators consist of a reusable mask that seals to the […]
Gas masks, also known as “air-purifying respirators” (APRs), are defined by the regulation as devices designed for use during entry into atmospheres not immediately dangerous to life or health or escape only from hazardous atmospheres containing adequate oxygen to support life. Personal protective equipment (class 3 PPE) covers the respiratory tracts (nose and mouth) as […]
The air quality that is increasingly carrying out pollution as a result of pollution by human activities is of concern to the world, both developed and developing countries. The impact of air pollution is unavoidable, especially for health. Several efforts have been made to suppress the occurrence of pollution starting from the control of sources, […]
Recommendations for preventing and controlling infectious diseases and managing personnel health and safety concerns related to infection control within dental settings. The CDC recommends that a surgical mask and eye protection with solid side shields or a face shield be worn to protect mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth during dental procedures likely […]
CDC recommends Children aged under 2 should not be required to wear masks. Then children over the age of 2 are recommended to wear face masks in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus, this is based on the safety and overall interest of the child and the capacity to appropriately use a mask […]
If you have a lung disease like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it’s important to take steps to protect yourself from COVID-19 and other viruses. But you might be wondering if wearing a face mask to lower your risk of illness will make it harder to breathe, or even make your lung disease […]
There are many types of masks to protect yourself and others from getting and spreading COVID-19. Studies have compared various mask materials, but for the general public, the most important consideration may be a comfort. The one you can wear comfortably and consistently. N95 respirators are only necessary for medical situations. Surgical masks are generally […]
