First, Wear a Face Mask
A Doctor's Guide to Reducing Risk of Infection During the Pandemic and Beyond
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
1 December 2020
Summary
Stay safe and stay calm. A New York University microbiologist gives you the knowledge you need to protect yourself from COVID-19 and other common infectious diseases.
With the spread of COVID-19, the world has never felt less safe. And with so much advice out there, it’s hard to know whether you’re taking the right precautions to stay safe. Don’t panic: there are simple steps you can take to best protect yourself from infection.
Professor of microbiology and pathology at NYU S…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593233030 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0593233034 |
| Author: | Philip M. Tierno, Jr. |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 1 December 2020 |
| Weight: | 130g |
| Dimensions: | 127mm x 178mm |
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Critics Review
“Confused by COVID-19 info overload? Cutting through the noise is microbiologist Philip M. Tierno, Ph.D. His new book, First, Wear a Face Mask: A Doctor’s Guide to Reducing Risk of Infection During the Pandemic and Beyond, offers brief, straightforward advice to protect yourself from a pandemic and the germs that imperil us year-round.”—Spry Living
Philip M. Tierno, Jr.
Dr. Philip M. Tierno, Jr., is a microbiologist with more than forty years of experience in the field of clinical and medical microbiology. He was the director of clinical microbiology and diagnostic immunology at Tisch Hospital, New York University Langone Medical Center, and is currently professor of microbiology and pathology at the New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Tierno has been recognized extensively for his numerous contributions to the medical and scientific community, including the honor of Knighthood by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta for his work on toxic shock syndrome. His work has appeared in publications such as the American Journal of Public Health and Journal of Clinical Microbiology, and he is the author of several books, including The Secret Life of Germs and Protect Yourself Against Bioterrorism.
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