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Protecting yourself during winter months with autoimmune disease
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My husband & I both wore N95 masks at a Mayo Clinic and on the way home. We both got Covid anyway. I’ve been told wearing a mask only prevents one from passing something on if you are ill. That wearing a mask doesn’t protect you from getting infected. After this experience, I tend to believe this.
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That makes sense and I'm glad that you shared it. So, truly social distancing is the better way to prevent becoming sick with various things, as well as other safety precautions. Has anyone figured out the distance that is needed? I know at one point during Covid it was six feet, 8 feet, and a grocery cart length, depending on who was telling it. I'll stay home for the majority of winter, except for much needed trips out to appointments and tests. Otherwise, grocery delivery is available and I will use it. Thank you for your advice and sharing. I have much to learn and put into practice daily. Stay safe out there from the many lurking illnesses.
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The N95 masks don't prevent one from getting or transmitting viruses, they greatly decrease the viral load (the amount of virus that is "shared"). P100 respirators are used in isolation wards because they block 100% of the viral load (as opposed to ~95% for N95 and KN95 masks) but those are cumbersome (I have one for work). N95 masks and the vaccine work by decreasing the viral load that your immune system has to fight. They work if the covid is less severe than if you hadn't worn a mask or been vaccinated. We are used to vaccines and other preventatives being 100% effective, and the masks and mRNA vaccines work if they stop OR to decrease the spread or severity of diseases.