IDSA: Retracted Mask Study Adds to H1N1 Confusion
posted in - Jimbo, - Medical Updates |Ooops! The authors of the published study suggesting that N95 respirators offer far better protection against the Influenza A (H1N1) virus compared to normal surgical masks have retracted their study, citing statistical error in their analysis.
You can read about the article retraction here: IDSA: Retracted Mask Study Adds to H1N1 Confusion
Where does that leave us?
I think simple precautions is still the best way to go: wash your hands, cover the mouth when sneezing and coughing, you know, simple things like that.
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November 17th, 2009 at 8:01 am
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