Influenza Pandemic:Facemasks and Respirators Could Provide Added Value When Used in Combination with Other Preventive Measures

Influenza Pandemic:Facemasks and Respirators Could Provide Added Value When Used in Combination with Other Preventive Measures - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today released interim advice to the public about the use of facemasks and respirators in certain public (non-occupational) settings during an influenza pandemic.