Why should I wear a mask when I'm sick?
Why should I wear a mask when I'm sick?
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Wearing a mask is an effective way to keep yourself, your family, and your community safe from getting sick. Masks can help limit the spread of germs and keep common cold symptoms from becoming more serious by filtering out airborne droplets from coughing or sneezing.
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Why should I wear a mask when I'm sick?
user
Wearing a mask helps protect others in public from potentially catching your illness. The mask filters out germs from the air that you breathe out and also traps bacteria on your hands before you can touch your face or other people. It is also particularly important for vulnerable populations such as young children, older adults, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems. Even when symptoms improve, it is best to continue wearing a mask for 24 hours after the fever or symptoms have subsided.
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