Presenter: James McCormack BSc (Pharm) Pharm D Mike Allan MD
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In episode 448, Mike and James go over all the evidence around masks for preventing viral respiratory infections in healthcare workers. We find that surgical masks and N95 masks provide similar protection against viral infections. Unfortunately we have no evidence for COVID-19. At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to: explain the…
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James McCormack BSc (Pharm) Pharm D Mike Allan MD
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