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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
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Nice little book with a lot of outdated information.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.
