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Keep this study
Lead
Chiba University
Age
20–49
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
Those who originally do not wear a mask during the influenza season
Those aged 20 years or older and under 50 years at the time of providing informed consent
If assigned to the mask group, those who can agree to wear a mask when going outdoors for 3 to 4 months during the influenza season (excluding times such as when eating)
In the case of the non-mask group, those who can agree, in principle, not to wear a mask for 3 to 4 months during the influenza season
Those who can agree to undergo testing for both influenza and COVID-19 on the day of onset or the following day if symptoms suggestive of influenza, COVID-19, or a common cold (such as fever or respiratory symptoms) develop, and to visit a medical institution at their own expense for medical fees
Those who usually go out 3 or more days a week
Those who have obtained the agreement of cohabiting family members regarding participation
Those who, after receiving a thorough explanation regarding participation in this study and with full understanding, have provided written informed consent based on their own free will
You may not be if
Those who originally wear a mask during the influenza season and intend to continue doing so in the future
Those who are engaged in healthcare, food manufacturing, etc., and wear a mask during regular work
Those who are pregnant
Those with underlying medical conditions such as chronic liver disease, cancer, or cardiovascular disease
Those who have previously experienced allergic symptoms when wearing commercially available non-woven masks
Those who are planning long-term overseas travel exceeding one week during the influenza season, including the New Year holidays‡
Others who did not provide consent
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