Wildfires and Children's Health Resources

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This webpage provides resources to help protect children's health during wildfires. It describes how wildfires affect children and offers tips for families, communities, and healthcare professionals. Resources include guides on talking to kids about disasters, protecting them from smoke, and creating clean indoor air spaces. A story called "Why Is Coco Red?" teaches kids about air quality using chameleon characters who change color based on the air's cleanliness. The text also includes links to websites with more information on wildfire safety and air quality monitoring tools like AirNow.gov.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; EMS Clinicians; Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Air Pollution; Asthma; Child Health; Environmental Exposure; Smoke; Smoke Inhalation Injury; Air Pollution, Indoor; Wildfires; Psychological First Aid

Institutions: National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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