wearing a surgical mask still acceptable?
No. Recent research has shown that many surgical masks do not do a good job of removing all TB bacteria. Some surgical masks fit so poorly that they provide very little protection from any airborne hazard. Only NIOSH-certified respirators should be worn for TB protection. A surgical mask is not a respirator. Q: WHAT else do I need to know? A: You should carefully read the next two sections for information about different types of respirators and the importance of respirator use programs. Advance to “II. Respirator Information” Go back to “Table of Contents” Go back to Protect Yourself Against Tuberculosis home page Go back to the NIOSH home page or to the CDC home page.
