Face masks are dangerous to the health of some Canadians and problematic for some others, health advocates say.
In recommending people wear masks in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19, national chief public health officer Theresa Tam has also warned against judging those who can't wear them.
Asthma Canada president and CEO Vanessa Foran said simply wearing a mask could create risk of an asthma attack. Foran said people with severe allergies might also find wearing a mask difficult at this time of year. "It could cause some serious challenges," she said. "Because their senses are so heightened, it affects everything."
Payment said having children put a mask on a favourite stuffed animal, or choosing a fabric colour and pattern for a mask, could help prepare them to wear one.
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