Sally Furniss
Well-known member
Disrupting the Transmission of Influenza A: Face Masks and Ultraviolet Light as Control Measures.
http://www.ajph.org/cgi/content/abstract/97/Supplement_1/S32
Martin Meyer Weiss, MD, Peter D. Weiss, MD, Danielle E. Weiss, MD and Joseph B. Weiss, MD
Martin Weiss is with the Veterans Administration, Sepulveda, Calif, and the School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles. Peter D. Weiss is with the School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles. Danielle E. Weiss is with Scripps Mercy Medical Center, San Diego, Calif. Joseph B. Weiss is with the School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego.
Correspondence: Requests for reprints should be sent to Martin Weiss, Veterans Administration, 16111 Plummer St, Sepulveda, CA 90143 (e-mail: martin.weiss@med.va.gov).
In the event of an influenza pandemic, where effective vaccine and antiviral drugs may be lacking, disrupting environmental transmission of the influenza virus will be the only viable strategy to protect the public. We discuss 2 such modalities, respirators (face masks) and ultraviolet (UV) light. Largely overlooked, the potential utility of each is underappreciated. The effectiveness of disposable face masks may be increased by sealing the edges of the mask to the face. Reusable masks should be stockpiled, because the supply of disposable masks will likely prove inadequate. UV light, directed overhead, may be beneficial in hospitals and nursing homes.
http://www.ajph.org/cgi/content/abstract/97/Supplement_1/S32
Martin Meyer Weiss, MD, Peter D. Weiss, MD, Danielle E. Weiss, MD and Joseph B. Weiss, MD
Martin Weiss is with the Veterans Administration, Sepulveda, Calif, and the School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles. Peter D. Weiss is with the School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles. Danielle E. Weiss is with Scripps Mercy Medical Center, San Diego, Calif. Joseph B. Weiss is with the School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego.
Correspondence: Requests for reprints should be sent to Martin Weiss, Veterans Administration, 16111 Plummer St, Sepulveda, CA 90143 (e-mail: martin.weiss@med.va.gov).
In the event of an influenza pandemic, where effective vaccine and antiviral drugs may be lacking, disrupting environmental transmission of the influenza virus will be the only viable strategy to protect the public. We discuss 2 such modalities, respirators (face masks) and ultraviolet (UV) light. Largely overlooked, the potential utility of each is underappreciated. The effectiveness of disposable face masks may be increased by sealing the edges of the mask to the face. Reusable masks should be stockpiled, because the supply of disposable masks will likely prove inadequate. UV light, directed overhead, may be beneficial in hospitals and nursing homes.