Covaflu FFP3 Face Masks - Swine Flu Protection

Clinova Covaflu FFP3 Face Masks complies with the standards for protection against pandemic flu, set by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Clinova Covaflu FFP3 Face Masks specifically designed to provide a high degree of protection to healthy members of the general public in the event of an outbreak of a flu and if the flu virus becomes capable of spreading between humans. Although wearing FFP3 Face Masks provides protection from airborne contamination it does not guarantee full immunity against pandemic flu.  The WHO is recommending NIOSH certified N95 respirators, for the protection against the Avian Influenza virus.  The European and UK equivalent to NIOSH N95 protection is FFP2 or higher.The UK's Health and Safety Executive are recommending the use of FFP3 approved masks. This is intended for professionals who are working in close proximity to patients, and who are involved in aerosol generating procedures.  FFP3 Respiratory Face Masks, help protect healthy individuals, by preventing person to person airborne contamination, in the event of a virus mutation. FFP3 masks filter out approximately 99% of droplets, which are 0.3 microns in size and over; the majority of sneezed droplets contaminated with influenza will be bigger in size than 0.3 microns.  Special note should be taken of any other preventative measures announced by government in the event of a flu pandemic. Although wearing FFP3 respiratory face masks provides protection from airborne contamination, it does not guarantee full immunity against the Avian flu. The Department of Health advises that in the case of a flu pandemic, a combination of an FFP3 face mask, eye goggles and gloves should be used.  Clinova Covaflu FFP3 Face Masks features:High filter efficiency due to special materialLow inhalation and exhalation breathing resistanceSoft and flexible materialLightweightElastic textile head harnessFlexible nose clip.

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