How to wear a medical mask?

Wearing a medical mask is like putting on a superhero cape, it helps protect you from tiny germs that might be floating around.

A medical mask is a piece of fabric or paper that covers your nose and mouth, like a little shield. It stops germs from entering through those two important areas.

How to put it on

  1. Hold the mask by its ear loops, which are the parts that go over your ears.
  2. Place the mask over your nose and mouth, making sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.
  3. Press the metal strip (if there is one) on the top of the mask against your nose to help it fit snugly.

How to take it off

  1. Use your hands to gently remove the mask by its ear loops, not by touching the front part, that might have germs on it.
  2. Throw the mask away or put it in a bag if you're going to reuse it later.

Remember, just like how a superhero cape helps protect a hero, a medical mask helps protect you! Wearing a medical mask is like putting on a superhero cape, it helps protect you from tiny germs that might be floating around.

A medical mask is a piece of fabric or paper that covers your nose and mouth, like a little shield. It stops germs from entering through those two important areas.

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Examples

  1. A child learns to wear a mask before going to school.
  2. An elderly person puts on a mask while visiting the grocery store.
  3. A worker wears a mask at their job site.

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