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Could a mask actually protect from sars or bird flu?
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Yes: Any n95 mask in a properly fitted person will protect against sars is it is properly worn and the individual washes her hands and does not expose his or her eyes to the bodily fluids of an infected person.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Yes: Mostly it decreases the inoculation sample dramatically.
Answered 12/16/2012
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