The use of masks and respirators to prevent transmission of influenza: a systematic review of the scientific evidence

IRV-6-257 Excerpt:  Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2012 Jul; 6(4): 257–267. Published online 2011 Dec 21. doi: 10.1111/j.1750-2659.2011.00307.x PMCID: PMC5779801 PMID: 22188875 The use of masks and respirators to prevent transmission of influenza: a systematic review of the scientific evidence Faisal bin‐Reza, 1 Vicente Lopez Chavarrias, 2 Angus Nicoll, 1 , 2 and Mary E. Chamberland 1 Author information Article notes Copyright and License information Disclaimer This article has been cited by other articles in ... Read more

Effectiveness of N95 respirators versus surgical masks in protecting health care workers from acute respiratory infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis

567.full Excerpt:  Jeffrey D. Smith, Colin C. MacDougall, Jennie Johnstone, Ray A. Copes, Brian Schwartz and Gary E. Garber CMAJ May 17, 2016 188 (8) 567-574; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.150835 Article Figures & Tables Related Content Metrics Responses  PDF Abstract Background: Conflicting recommendations exist related to which facial protection should be used by health care workers to prevent transmission of acute respiratory infections, including pandemic influenza. We performed a ... Read more

N95 Respirators vs Medical Masks for Preventing Influenza Among Health Care Personnel

N95 Respirators vs Medical Masks for Preventing Influenza Among Health Care Personnel_ A Randomized Clinical Trial _ Infectious Diseases _ JAMA _ JAMA Network Excerpt:  Original Investigation September 3, 2019 N95 Respirators vs Medical Masks for Preventing Influenza Among Health Care PersonnelA Randomized Clinical Trial Lewis J. Radonovich Jr, MD1; Michael S. Simberkoff, MD2,3; Mary T. Bessesen, MD4,5; et alAlexandria C. Brown, PhD6; Derek A. T. Cummings, PhD7,8; Charlotte A. Gaydos, MD9; Jenna G. Los, MLA9; Amanda E. Krosche, BS9,10; Cynthia L. Gibert, MD11,12; Geoffrey ... Read more

Nonpharmaceutical Measures for Pandemic Influenza in Nonhealthcare Settings—Personal Protective and Environmental Measures

19-0994 (1) 19-0994-TECHAPP1 19-0994-combined Excerpt:  Volume 26, Number 5—May 2020 Policy Review Nonpharmaceutical Measures for Pandemic Influenza in Nonhealthcare Settings—Personal Protective and Environmental Measures On This Page Methods and Results Discussion Cite This Article Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Tables Table 1 Table 2 Downloads Article  Appendix  Article & Appendix   RIS [TXT - 2 KB]  ... Read more

Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses. Part 1 – Face masks, eye protection and person distancing: systematic review and meta-analysis

2020.03.30.20047217v2.full Excerpt:   View ORCID ProfileT Jefferson, MA Jones, L Al-Ansary, GA Bawazeer, EM Beller, J Clark, JM Conly, C Del Mar, E Dooley, E Ferroni, P Glasziou, T Hoffmann, S Thorning, ML van Driel doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.30.20047217 This article is a preprint and has not been peer-reviewed [what does this mean?]. It reports new medical research that has yet to be evaluated and so should not be used to guide clinical practice. Abstract Full Text Info/History Metrics  Preview PDF Abstract OBJECTIVE To examine the effectiveness of eye ... Read more

COVID Cases Fell 40% in the UK After Restrictions Were Lifted, Proving the Experts Wrong Yet Again

Excerpt:  Three weeks after 'Freedom Day,' COVID cases in the United Kingdom continue to fall. Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Image Credit: Worldomters Jon Miltimore Economics COVID-19 United Kingdom Europe Lockdowns Do lockdowns work? Mandates Results vs Intentions F. A. Hayek The Fatal Conceit On Sunday July 18, people across the United Kingdom celebrated when the clock struck midnight. It was “freedom day.” With 87 ... Read more

It’s Happening: “No Jab, No Job” Program Introduced in Sydney; Forces Workers to Vaccinate If They Want to Make a Living

Excerpt:  By Julian Conradson Published August 13, 2021 at 9:41am 819 Comments Australians are outraged once again after the Government of New South Whales increased the severity of COVID restrictions by implementing a strict “no jab, no job” policy that is set to begin on Friday in Sydney and the surrounding areas.  In the outright assault on individual ... Read more

Authorities “Won’t Hesitate” to go “Door-to-Door” to Perform COVID Tests on Australians

Excerpt:  by Paul Joseph Watson August 13th 2021, 1:02 pm "We're prepared to do what has to be done." Image Credit: Darrian Traynor via Getty Images SHARE Share Tweet Message Email Fund the InfoWar. Donate Now! Keep up to date with our latest: EMAIL Sign Up Now Have an important tip? Let us know.EMAIL US ... Read more