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Antiviral Face Mask That Inactivates Flu Viruses

Antiviral Face Mask That Inactivates Flu Viruses including imminent pandemic and seasonal strains of influenza (flu) viruses. Available at All Care Medical Supply 847.550.0306

With a flu epidemic spreading across the nation, healthcare workers and People at High Risk of Developing Flu–Related Complications can benefit from Medline's BioMask™, the first-ever FDA-cleared antiviral medical face mask. BioMask uses proprietary Ionixx™ antimicrobial technology to inactivate 99.99% of laboratory tested Influenza A and B strains within 5 minutes contact including H1N1. A 2012 Chicago Innovation Award winner, BioMask is a major breakthrough in protection for healthcare workers, patients and vulnerable groups. Now available at All Care Medical Supply 847.550.0306 www.AllCareMedicalSupplyInc.com

People at High Risk for Developing Flu-Related Complications

  • Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old
  • Adults 65 years of age and older
  • Pregnant women

People who have medical conditions including:

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  • Asthma
  • Neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions [including disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerve, and muscle such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy (seizure disorders), stroke, intellectual disability (mental retardation), moderate to severe developmental delay, muscular dystrophy, or spinal cord injury].
  • Chronic lung disease (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] and cystic fibrosis)
    Heart disease (such as congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease)
  • Blood disorders (such as sickle cell disease)
  • Endocrine disorders (such as diabetes mellitus)
  • Kidney disorders
  • Liver disorders
  • Metabolic disorders (such as inherited metabolic disorders and mitochondrial disorders)
  • Weakened immune system due to disease or medication (such as people with HIV or AIDS, or cancer, or those on chronic steroids)
  • People younger than 19 years of age who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy
  • People who are morbidly obese (Body Mass Index, or BMI, of 40 or greater)

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