They're most often worn as a double layer of protection over a mask.
but also shield the wearer from particles if they are around people who are not wearing masks."
So, do you need to buy a face shield? Probably not, but if it makes you feel safer, go for it."Currently, for the general public, the best guidance is for people to wear a standard face mask rather than a face shield," Dr. Bhuyan said., MD, a New York board-certified allergist and immunologist working with Advanced Dermatology PC, agreed."Using a face shield if you are not a health professional examining airways on the regular is probably overkill," he said.
However, if you're an essential worker, your employer might require you to wear a face shield — especially if you work in healthcare."In the case of healthcare providers, it is encouraged to wear face masks to decrease the risk when exposed to patients who are not able to wear a face mask, due to a clinical condition," Dr. Romero explained. Even if you're not a healthcare worker, you might find yourself in situations with people who aren't wearing masks.
Additionally, if you are part of a vulnerable population , Dr. Bhuyan suggests talking to your doctor."There may be rare instances where your primary care provider advises that you wear a face shield, perhaps even on top of a face mask," she said.
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