How to use a medical/surgical face mask correctly?

Always follow product instructions on use and storage of the medical face mask/surgical face mask and procedures for how to put on and remove a mask.  If instructions for putting on and removing the mask are not available, then follow the steps below:

  1. Clean your hand with soap and water or hand sanitizer before putting on the medical face mask/surgical face mask.
  2. The exterior side of the mask should be outwarded. 
  3. Make sure the metallic strip bendable edge at the top by your nose
  4. Elastic straps: Hold the mask by both ear loops and place one loop over each ear.
  5. Use your finger and thumb to pinch the bendable top edge of the mask to shape of your nose.
  6. Pull the bottom of the mask over your mouth and chin and be sure the mask fits snugly.
  7. Wash your hands before removing the medical face mask/surgical face mask.
  8. Untie or remove the ear loops and remove the mask by the straps.
  9. Throw the mask in the trash.
  10. Wash your hands.

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