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  • 1.  Public health materials to encourage mask use?

    Posted 07-29-2020 05:44:00 PM
    As evidenced by the worsening spread of COVID-19, community compliance with mask wearing is disappointing in many areas of the country. Here are some examples of public health illustrations that I have come across recently. I hope that effective graphics like these help convey to the general public the importance of mask wearing.

    Has anyone seen any other effective materials like this being used in your community?

    Wearing is Caring
    Source: Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

    Atrium Health mask infographic


    Gracias


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    Ross McKinney, MD
    Chief Scientific Officer
    Association of American Medical Colleges
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  • 2.  RE: Public health materials to encourage mask use?

    Posted 07-30-2020 03:40:00 PM
    We also just published a new article in AAMCNews on the subject of masks, "The science and psychology behind masking to prevent the spread of COVID-19," in which experts weigh in on the most effective mask-wearing practices, the psychology behind not masking, and how to communicate its importance.

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    Stephanie Weiner
    Manager of Digital Strategy
    Association of American Medical Colleges
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