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AUTHOR'S NOTE: Readers of American Fever will find, as the story progresses, that no one can be 100% certain that wearing a mask will prevent flu transmission. Nonetheless, I'll wear one when the time comes. The products offered here are all items I have purchased for my own use. There have not been—nor will there be—any product placements.

For further information:

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) commented on masks and respirators on May 23, 2009

More informative are guidelines from the U.S. Labor Dept.’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) about protecting poultry workers

An excellent post about safety practices for poultry workers from the California State Compensation Insurance Fund

REGARDING DISINFECTION OF GOGGLES:

“To sterilize and disinfect safety lenses, experts suggest gas or ultraviolet sterilization. Alternatively, the lenses can be immersed for 10 minutes in a generic liquid disinfectant that won’t harm plastic or polycarbonate materials. Allow the lenses to air dry, as rinsing stops the disinfection process. Special disinfectant sprays can be purchased from safety eyewear manufacturers.”