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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
Full Barrier Precautions
Full Barrier Precautions are the combination of airborne and contact precautions, plus eye protection, in addition to standard precautions.
Diseases requiring full barrier precautions include, but are not limited to: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and all known and suspect avian and pandemic influenza patients.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Full Barrier Precautions:
- Standard Precautions
AND Contact Precautions
AND Airborne Precautions
- PLUS Face and Eye Protection
- PLUS Shoe and Head Covers (optional)
see also>>Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Infection Control
see also>>Respiratory Protection Progam
Last Updated: 10/04/2022