• The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have issued precautions that should be used when caring for patients with SARS. Recommendations to reduce exposure to airborne particles include the use of N95 filtering disposable respirators.
  美国疾病控制预防中心（CDC）和世界卫生组织（WHO）已经就护理急性呼吸系统综合症（SARS）患者发布了相关防范措施。 建议减少暴露于空气的时间以减少空气中飞沫传染的几率，其中包括使用N95型一次性过滤口罩。
• 3M does manufacture N95 respirators.
  3M公司生产制造N95型口罩。
• 3M is in contact with global agencies, distributors and customers to ensure that the increased supply of respirators is sent to high priority areas. Our goal is to help ensure that the increased demand for N95 filtering respirators will be met.
  3M公司与全球代理商，分销商以及客户紧密联系确保足够的口罩被用于最需要的地区。我们的目标就是确保N95型过滤型口罩的供应量满足增长的需求。
• In addition to respirator use, the CDC and WHO advisories include information on other precautions that should be considered. For more information, visit the CDC and WHO web-sites, (www.cdc.gov) and (www.who.int)
  除使用口罩外，美国疾病控制预防中心和世界卫生组织的专家还提出了其他重要的预防措施。详情请登陆以上两机构的官方网站。（www.cdc.gov）和（www.who.int）

If asked about the effectiveness of N95 respirators:
如果被问及N95型口罩的功效时：

• All 3M respirators are certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and/or by other government agencies around the world. The attached table lists 3M respirators that satisfy the CDC and WHO recommendations of minimum N95 for Health Care Workers.
  所有3M口罩都通过了国家职业安全健康协会或全世界其他政府机构的鉴定。随后所附的表格中所列举的3M口罩达到了CDC和WHO的认可，并将N95型口罩推荐给健康护理工作者
• Based on their understanding of this virus, CDC and WHO have designated N95 filtering disposable respirators as appropriate in helping to reduce exposure to airborne SARS.
  基于对这种病毒的认识，CDC和WHO已经指定使用N95型一次性过滤型口罩用于帮助减少通过空气传播SARS的感染几率。
  

  口罩类型	指定防护因数	过滤材料级别*	3M产品举例
  半面罩	10	N95	1860, 1860S, 8110S, 8210, 8511
  		R95	8240
  		P95	8271, 6000系列半面罩& 7500系列半面罩配2071 滤棉
  		N100	8233
  		P100	8293, 6000系列半面罩 & 7500半面罩配2091 or 7093 滤棉

  
  3M公司近期未对8210 N95 口罩市场价格作过任何调整.

• There are several considerations of which individuals should be aware when using respirators, such as:
  在使用口罩时的注意事项：
  
• Respirators may help reduce exposure to airborne biological contaminants, but they don't eliminate the risk of exposure, infection, illness, or death.
  口罩可以帮助减少通过空气传播的细菌传染几率，但是并不能消除暴露，感染，生病甚至死亡的风险。
• For greatest effectiveness respirators need to be worn before and during the entire exposure period.
  为了最大限度地发挥口罩的功效，请在暴露于危险空气之前及整个过程中佩戴。
• Respirators may help protect your lungs, however, some biological contaminants may be absorbed through the skin or eyes and other protective equipment may be required.
  口罩可以帮助保护你的肺，但是有些有害细菌会通过皮肤吸收或者眼睛的接触传播，所以其他相关保护措施也必不可少。
• Fit of the respirator to the face is very important. If it does not fit properly, airborne contaminates will penetrate (enter underneath) the facepiece seal.
  佩戴合适脸型的防护口罩非常重要。否则空气中的有害细菌仍能够从口罩和脸部的缝隙中渗透进来。
• 3M respirators are not designed for children. 3M respirators are designed for occupational/professional use by adults who are properly trained in their use and limitations.
  3M防护口罩不适用于儿童。3M口罩专门为经过培训并了解其用途和限制性的职业或专业成人设计。
• The wearer must be clean-shaven to wear respirators that seal tightly to the face. Beard, stubble or long mustaches may cause large leaks into the respirator.
  佩戴防护口罩之前请首先确认已经剃干净胡须，从而使防护口罩与面颊紧密贴合。胡须或没有剃干净的胡茬会导致防护口罩与面部之间留下很大缝隙。
• Training on proper use and limitations, including practice putting the respirator on and wearing it is required.
  通过培训了解如何正确使用防护口罩并认识其限制性，练习按照要求正确佩戴防护口罩。
• Individuals with a compromised respiratory system, such as asthma or emphysema, should consult a physician before wearing a respirator.
  特殊情况人群如哮喘、肺气肿病人在佩戴防护口罩前应首先咨询医师。