The Wildfires website provides guidance on protecting children from wildfire smoke exposure for families and communities and health professionals. The resource provides information on the symptoms of wildfire smoke inhalation, and safety measures to take before, during, and after a wildfire. It emphasizes air quality monitoring, creating a clean air space, and using MERV 13 filters or portable air cleaners to reduce smoke exposure. The resource also highlights the emotional impacts on children, safe return home after evacuation, and resources for health professionals for recognizing pediatric symptoms, including asthma exacerbation, caused by wildfire smoke.

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Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU)