First, wear a face mask

A Doctor's Guide to Reducing Risk of Infection
During the Pandemic and Beyond

Dr. Philip M. Tierno, Jr.

Professor of Microbiology & Pathology at NYU School of Medicine

134 Pages, ISBN 978 0 593 23303 0     
Published by Rodale, first edition 2020     


With the spread of COVID-19 the world has never felt less safe. And with so much advice out there it's hard to know whether you're taking the right precautions to stay safe. Don't panic: there are simple steps you can take to best protect yourself from infection.
Professor of microbiology and pathology at NYU School of Medicine Dr. Philip M. Tierno Jr. cuts through the noise with to-the-point explanations, checklists, and best practices in this brief yet authoritative guide to protecting yourself from infectious diseases. After walking you through what germs are and how every infection happens, First, Wear a Face Mask offers calming straightforward advice to address the ongoing spread of COVID-19 as well as the germs that imperil us all the time.
This practical approach will give you peace of mind as it teaches you ways to protect yourself in a variety of scenarios, from cooking at home to eating out and from your everyday commute to air travel. With tidbits of history and invaluable tips, the book guides you through taking care of your home kids and pets.
Dr. Tierno has more than 40 years of experience in the clinical and medical microbiology fields, having extensively studied global perspectives on infectious diseases and acted as a consultant to the Department of Health in New York City. And in this book, he distills his wide-ranging knowledge into actionable, digestible steps.
Although there is no impenetrable shield to infection, there's a lot you can do to increase your odds of staying safe. Arm yourself with knowledge, keep calm, and carry hand sanitizer.


(The text above comes from the back of the book)     

Review
Nice little book with a lot of outdated information. It recommends both surgical and homemade masks, which are said to be effective against the transmission of viruses. This claim is not further explained in any logical way, or substantiated with references to scientific studies. We'll just have to take the man at his word...
This booklet is worthless for research into the pros and cons of face masks.

Martin     



Back to the previous page