How to Reduce Wildfire Smoke Exposure for Kids

• 2022

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This infographic provides tips on keeping children safe from wildfire smoke. It describes ways to limit outdoor activities when air quality is poor and suggests using air purifiers indoors.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Recovery

Keywords: Air Pollution; Child Health; Environmental Exposure; Smoke Inhalation Injury; Wildfires

Institutions: Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU)

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