clipped from: www.flumask.ca Helping You Find A Good Flu Mask To Buy Like The N95 Mask
1. Medical or surgical masks: These are loose-fitting, made of soft, thin cloth and tie behind the head. They sell for 15 cents apiece; and
2. N95 respirators: These form-fitting masks are made of spun plastic fibers capable of filtering minute particles and are available for $1 - $3 apiece.
People who are at high risk should waste no time in buying the N95 respirators. These include children below five years of age, adults over 65 years of age, those admitted in nursing homes and other such facilities, all individuals currently on aspirin therapy, those suffering from chronic illnesses, individuals with inadequate immune systems, pregnant women and those taking care of individuals infected by the H1N1 virus.
And important point to keep in mind is that these masks are of the disposable variety and should be discarded after one use.