Preliminary Findings of a Randomized Trial of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions to Prevent Influenza Transmission in Households | National Resource for Infection Control (NRIC)

Preliminary Findings of a Randomized Trial of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions to Prevent Influenza Transmission in Households

Journal article, Research study
Abstract: 
The objective of the study was to quantify the effectiveness of face masks or hand hygiene in reducing transmission of influenza to household contacts at the individual level. A randomized controlled trial of households (composed of at least three members) was undertaken
Authors: 
Cowling BJFung ROPCheng CKYFang VJChan KHet al. 2008
Link:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18461182/
Category: 
Control
Prevention