3M offers a variety of products that can help you decrease your exposure to the influenza virus and the recent H7N9 (Avian Flu) influenza virus. 3M has developed a number of resources and information specific to respirator use in the case of an influenza pandemic or outbreak.
Respiratory Protection for Exposure to Novel Influenza A (H7N9) Virus – Healthcare Workers [PDF 167 KB]
Respiratory Protection for Exposures to the A (H7N9) Avian Influenza Virus: General Public FAQ
Respirator use During Seasonal Influenza
Respirators can help reduce exposures to certain airborne diseases, such as Influenza, but cannot eliminate exposure to or the risk of contracting any disease or infection. The respirator is designed to cover your nose and mouth. It can help reduce the number of airborne disease causing organisms (germs) you breathe. However, the respirator cannot eliminate the breathing in of all germs in the air and does not eliminate the possibility of contracting infection, illness, or disease.
3M Respiratory Protection for Airborne Exposures to Biohazards [PDF 106 KB]
Influenza Related Websites
Respirator use During Influenza Pandemic
Respirators can help reduce exposures to certain airborne diseases, such as H7N9, but cannot eliminate exposure to or the risk of contracting any disease or infection. The respirator is designed to cover your nose and mouth. It can help reduce the number of airborne disease causing organisms (germs) you breathe. However, the respirator cannot eliminate the breathing in of all germs in the air and does not eliminate the possibility of contracting infection, illness, or disease.
3M Influenza Related Products
Infection Control - Disinfectant Cleaners
3M disinfectant cleaners keep health care facilities clean and healthy
Health Care Respirators
3M™ Healthcare Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask is NIOSH-approved as a Type N95 respirator
Disposable Respirators
3M has been a pioneer in the maintenance free particulate respirator product category
Wildfire Cleanup
Personal protection in the aftermath of a wildfire is an important consideration during the cleanup process. Selection of Personal Safety and Protective Equipment depends on both anticipated hazards and the task to be performed.
If the general public makes a personal decision to use respirators against the soot and ash particles that result from wildfires, a government-certified particulate respirator, such as an N95, N99, N100 disposable respirator, can be used to help reduce wearer exposure to these particles.
Wildfire Preparedness Resources
Health Threat from Wildfire Smoke Website - CDC Fact Sheet
Information on Respiratory Protection for Wildfire Cleanup [PDF 23 KB]
Personal Protective Equipment and Residential Wildland Fire Cleanup [PDF 195 KB]
Wildfire Cleanup Resources for the General Public
Wildfire Cleanup Resources for First Responders and Contractors
Wildfire Cleanup Related Product Information
3M™ Filtrete™ Air Filters
3M offers a variety of filtration products for both commercial and residential use.
3M™ Nexcare™ Hand Sanitizer
Effectively kills bacteria and sanitizes hands between hand washings or when soap and water are not available or convenient.
3M™ Building and Commercial Services
Commercial Care is committed to providing you with innovative cost-cutting solutions that help protect facilities and people, while creating clean, safe and comfortable environments around the world.
3M™ Easy Trap Duster System
Using specially developed disposable sheets, the 3M™ Easy Trap Duster System traps and holds 6 times more dust, dirt, and sand than traditional mops and other disposable dusting systems.
To purchase these or other cleanup products visit Shop3M.com.
