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RSV Prevention Strategies: Beyond Face Masks
RSV is highly contagious, so it’s easily transmissible from person to person. It's hard to keep from catching RSV—but you can lower the chances with good habits.
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Sustain Biodegradable Nitrile Exam Gloves: A Solution for a Greener Future
With an ongoing dedication to environmental stewardship, PRIMED addresses this issue with an innovative solution to further promote a sustainable future.
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Single-Use Gowns: The Superior Choice for Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings
Single-use gowns are the preferred choice for many healthcare facilities, offering numerous advantages over traditional reusable gowns.
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Did You Know April is National Oral Health Month?
Learn how maintaining good oral health benefits your overall health and wellbeing.
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Breathe easy
How PRIMED’s high quality face masks are designed to ensure breathability for added comfort and peace of mind.
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The Skinny on reducing skin irritation when wearing a face mask
Next to ear irritation, skin discomfort is one of the leading complaints associated with extended mask use. Here’s how you can avoid it!
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We’re all ears
Simple approaches and considerations to minimize mask discomfort.
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Fentanyl exposure risks and the importance of PPE
Exploring fentanyl risks for healthcare workers and first responders, and PPE’s role in risk management and reduction
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A sight for sore eyes
Understanding what you can do — and what you shouldn’t do — to alleviate mask-related dry eye symptoms and cloudy lenses.
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Why PRIMED is a respected quality leader in PPE
Exploring how each of PRIMED’s products are far more than a sum of their individual pieces.
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The PRIMED difference
Looking at one of the many factors that help set PRIMED apart from other PPE manufacturers, making us a respected quality leader in PPE.
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PPE use after COVID-19 vaccination
Why PPE use will remain a critical element in minimizing the spread of COVID-19, even months after the rollout of effective vaccines.
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Top to bottom coverage
From newscasts to fictional medical dramas, masks & gloves get most of the attention. But headwear and shoe covers play a critical role in infection control and protect.
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6 Mask Myths Debunked to Help Protect You (& Those You Love) from COVID-19
Tackling common myths related to mask usage, benefits, and pitfalls to help keep you safe and minimize infection risks.
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Optimizing Face Mask Protection Through Proper Sizing, Fit, and Use
While ASTM ratings, material choices, & overall design can give indications of protection levels, ensuring proper mask fit is essential to maximizing protective benefits.
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Medical vs Non-Medical Masks
While all masks offer some level of protection, understanding what separates medical masks from non-medical masks is a critical consideration when sourcing PPE.
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Considerations When Choosing Medical Gloves
Materials and design have a huge impact on glove performance. If you’re looking to optimize both functionality and protection, be sure to consider these characteristics.
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Optimizing Gown Protection
Ensuring maximum protection every time with a simple routine to avoid contamination & exposure.
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The Importance of PPE in Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections
How Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) offers an affordable, simple-to-implement foundation for management and prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).
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Best Practices to Prevent the Spread of Infection
Simple Steps You Can Take to Reduce Infection Risks
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SMS vs spunbond polypropylene
Comparing two of the most widely used textiles in personal protective equipment (PPE).
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