Scientists know that avian and human influenza viruses can swap genes when a person is simultaneously infected with viruses from both species.

H5N1 has already demonstrated an ability to infect people, cause severe disease and kill - the key characteristics of a pandemic strain. The virus has the ability to mutate and acquire genes from viruses infecting other species. Experts are concerned that the virus could either adapt, giving it greater affinity for people, or exchange genes with a human flu virus, thereby producing a completely new virus strain capable of spreading easily between people. If a new strain were to occur, then few people, if any, would have a natural immunity to it and a pandemic would occur.

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3M™ Particulate Respirator 8210, N95

Designed to help provide comfortable, reliable worker protection against certain non-oil based particles. Its lightweight construction helps promote greater worker acceptance and comfort and increased wear time.

General applications include protection from airborne pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, flu and more.

Workplace applications include grinding, sanding, sweeping, bagging and other dusty operations. This respirator features 3M's Advanced Electret Media (AEM) and adjustable noseclip to help provide a custom fit and secure seal.

NIOSH Approval No. TC-84A-0007

Item #	Description	Price 1-4	Price 5-11	Price 12-35	Price 36+	Quan.
sf-8210	3M 8210 Respirators N95 (20 ct)	$17.00	$16.00	$15.50	$15.00

3M™ Particulate Respirator 8210Plus, N95

Offers great and affordable personal protection from swine flu and other infectious diseases.

Building on all of the features that have made the 3M™ Particulate Respirator 8210 the most widely used N95 in industry, the PLUS offers new comfortable braided headbands and staple free attachment . Helps provide a custom, secure fit with increased comfort.

NIOSH Approval No. TC-84A-0007

Item #	Description	Price 1-4	Price 5-11	Price 12-35	Price 36+	Quan.
sf-3m8210Plus	3M 8210PLUS N95 Respirator (20 per box)	$18.00	$17.50	$17.00	$16.50

2200 Series
N95 Particulate Respirators

Dura-Mesh® shell resists collapsing in heat and humidity.
Molded nose bridge seals easily without a metal nose band.
Naturally contoured facepiece relieves pressure points.
Softspun® lining gives added comfort and durability.
Flame retardants are added to the shell to help decrease flammability.
NIOSH certified to have a filter efficiency level of 95% or greater against particulate aerosols free of oil.
Great for health care professionals and individuals concerned about airborne pathogens including swine flu, tuberculosis and more.

Applications:
Hot, humid and dusty environments such as welding, soldering and brazing, grinding, sanding, sweeping, bagging, stone quarrying, metal machining, cement, underground mining, polishing, buffing, lime, poultry and textiles. No oils present.

Item #	Description	Price 1-4	Price 5-11	Price 12-35	Price 36+	Quan.
sf-2200	Moldex 2200 N95 Respirators (20 ct)	$19.00	$18.00	$17.50	$17.00

2300 Series
N95 Particulate Respirator

The smart choice for the health care professional engaged in the treatment of individuals afflicted with communicable diseases such as swine flu, bird flu, and similiar maladies.

Exhale valve reduces hot air build-up and keeps workers cooler.
Dura-Mesh® shell resists collapsing in heat and humidity.
Molded nose bridge seals easily without a metal nose band.
Naturally contoured facepiece with foam nose flange relieves pressure points.
Softspun® lining gives added comfort and durability.
Flame retardants are added to the shell to help decrease flammability.
NIOSH certified to have a filter efficiency level of 95% or greater against particulate aerosols free of oil.