"The cut has to be something that's simple, fitted, close to the body and not too huge, " Ms. Bruno says.

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The toy version, appropriately, is fitted with a short stand that keeps it close to the desk it surveys.

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The CDC recommends that health-care workers in close contact with people with suspected or confirmed H1N1 influenza use a properly fitted, disposable N95 respirator, or something that offers similar or better protection.

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