If you are healthcare personnel that will be in direct contact with a confirmed flu patient, wearing a surgical mask or fit-tested respirator is recommended.1 For people who have been diagnosed with the flu, wearing a face mask is essential at all times until you are isolated in a room.1 An infected individual should stay home until their fever has resolved for over 24 hours without any medication and their cough has resolved. If staying at home is not possible, infected individuals should wear a mask in public and practice good hygiene to prevent the spread of germs.1 We hope this information can help you decide the right course of action when it comes to wearing a face mask for flu protection. For more information on additional topics, such as why you might be more susceptible to illness in the winter, visit the Theraflu site.