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Step 1
Swine Flu is transmitted from person to person through airborne particles by coughing or sneezing. What is scary is that a person may be infected with Swine Flu and not even know it - therefore unknowingly infecting other people around them in public. Wearing a face mask can reduce your chances of catching the Swine Flu in a public place.
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Step 2
Check your local drug store in the medical supply section for surgical or medical masks.
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Step 3
Check home improvement stores such as Home Depot or Lowes. These stores carry dust masks that people wear for sanding or working with drywall.
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Step 4
Ask your friends in the health care industry. Nurses, doctor's office staff, hospital staff, or home health care personnel have access to a supply of surgical masks. See if your friends can snag a few masks for you.
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Step 5
Ask your dentist office for a face mask. You will notice that the dentist, the dental assistant, and the dental hygienist wear masks for sanitary reasons. If you are there anyway for an appointment, ask for a few face masks.
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Step 6
Ask your nail tech at the nail salon. The nail techs often wear dust masks when filing down acrylic nails. If you are having your nails done and see a technician wearing a mask, ask for one.
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Step 7
Look online. You can order surgical masks in bulk from medical supply companies. See the resources section below for links to websites that sell these masks.
