7. Prevention Techniques ..

Definition: ILI = Influenza-like illness

Use of N95 respirators or facemasks is not recommended for workers in non-healthcare occupational settings for general work activities.

Recommendations for specific work activities involving contact with clients with ILI.

Recommendations Try to maintain a distance of 6 feet or more from the person with ILI.

Recommendations Keep interactions with ill persons as brief as possible.

Recommendations The ill person should be asked to follow good cough etiquette and hand hygiene and to wear a facemask, if able, and one is available.

Recommendations Workers at increased risk of severe illness from influenza infection should avoid people with ILI, possibly by temporary reassignment.

Recommendations Some workers may choose to wear a facemask or N95 respirator on a voluntary basis.

Important differences between a facemask and a respirator

N95 Respirator

Surgical Mask / Facemask

After use of respirator or facemask, place immediately in the regular trash.

Hand sanitizer Effective against Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Salmonella species, and Campylobacter species. Ineffective against bacterial spores, Cryptosporidium species, and certain viruses.

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