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: Received: 28 April 2022 / Approved: 29 April 2022 / Online: 29 April 2022 (04:22:05 CEST)
How to cite:
Mirza, H.; Mirza, M. Evaluation of Wearing Masks Would Reduce the Impact on Influenza and Pneumonia. – Learned Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic.. Preprints2022, 2022040287. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202204.0287.v1
Mirza, H.; Mirza, M. Evaluation of Wearing Masks Would Reduce the Impact on Influenza and Pneumonia. – Learned Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic.. Preprints 2022, 2022040287. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202204.0287.v1
Mirza, H.; Mirza, M. Evaluation of Wearing Masks Would Reduce the Impact on Influenza and Pneumonia. – Learned Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic.. Preprints2022, 2022040287. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202204.0287.v1
APA Style
Mirza, H., & Mirza, M. (2022). <strong>Evaluation of Wearing Masks Would Reduce the Impact on Influenza and Pneumonia. – Learned Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic.</strong>. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202204.0287.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Mirza, H. and Mansoor Mirza. 2022 "<strong>Evaluation of Wearing Masks Would Reduce the Impact on Influenza and Pneumonia. – Learned Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic.</strong>" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202204.0287.v1
Abstract
Abstract: Background: Our goal was to evaluate whether wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as an N95, or a surgical mask during the (COVID-19) pandemic had really reduced the cases of influenza in the state of Wisconsin. Methods: Respiratory Virus Surveillance Reports from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were used to compare the rates of Influenza during the seasons of 2018-2019 and 2020-2021. Results: The number of cases, hospitalizations, and mortality rates with Influenza had significantly decreased in the 2020-2021 season compared to the Influenza season of 2018-2019. Discussion: Reducing the burden of influenza illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths on the health care system is imperative. Wearing masks should be addressed for the most vulnerable.
Public Health and Healthcare, Health Policy and Services
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Received:
1 May 2022
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Comment:
I would just like to compliment you both on this short paper, because it is great. I think you guys are up to something. At first, I didn't think this through, as I read the paper I learned a valuable lesson that I can also relate too. I also agree with your data, because you both are showing an excellent understanding. I would recommend you to get this paper published in a peer-review journal as soon as possible, and I agree that this needs to be further studied because I feel like that is the case here in New York as well. This may also be the case in several other states across the country. So nice, and great work to you both Dr. Mirza's, keep it up. I am looking forward to reading more.
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Comment:
I have reviewed the data from other states and it’s very much similar. Once we publish this article in the peer view journal, we will publish the new article with the data from the cross country.
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Comment:
This is some seriously great work. This shows you both have really been thinking. We all know what could help us better. Instead of looking at medications/vaccines, and other costly measures, I have to say you have shown that you have really been paying attention to our problems and that this is a very great solution to our current issue. You both should make some minor changes and once it is peer-reviewed, let me know. I am currently also looking at the data in my state as well. Hopefully, we can have some type of comparative analysis, the results can apply to other states as well.
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