H1N1 is here – Are you protected? Health Care Professionals prefer “Clear Choice” Eye & Face Shields - Masks and protective eyewear or face shields will reduce the incidence of contamination of mucous membranes of the mouth , nose and eyes.
Prevention and Management of Health Care Worker Exposure to Pandemic (H1N1) – World Health Organization (WHO) 2009
Workers providing care must take steps to reduce their risk of exposure by using the appropriate personal protective equipment and following recommended practice while awaiting a definitive diagnosis and after H1N1 confirmation. Appropriate personal protective equipment includes gown, gloves, surgical/proceedural mask (or N95 respirator as appropriate) and eye protection.