Wildfire Smoke Fact Sheet: Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke and Ash

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Wildfire Smoke Fact Sheet: Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke and Ash

The Wildfire Smoke Fact Sheet: Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke and Ash is designed for families and caregivers concerned about protecting children from smoke and ash before, during, and after a wildfire event. It offers practical guidance on minimizing exposure to wildfire smoke and ash by focusing efforts on protecting indoor air quality. It provides advice on creating a clean room, which activities to avoid to keep your indoor air clean, and what steps to take directly after a fire. This fact sheet also provides effective strategies for safeguarding children’s health, including guidance on recognizing symptoms of smoke exposure and seeking appropriate medical care. 

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AirNow is a partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Park Service, NASA, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and tribal, state, and local air quality agencies.

This resource developed with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU)

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Fact sheet

Topic

Air Quality
Smoke
Wildfire

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