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Medline recently introduced a government approved medical face mask that can inactivate flu viruses. In addition to filtering the air, the firm’s BioMask targets harmful pathogens — including imminent pandemic and seasonal strains of influenza viruses. The new product was unveiled last week at the APIC conference.