How to Reduce Smoke Exposure for Kids and Pregnant People

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The document describes ways to protect kids and pregnant people from smoke, especially during wildfires. It suggests staying indoors with windows and doors closed, using air purifiers or filters, and avoiding outdoor activities when the air is smoky. It also recommends wearing N95 masks if you must go outside and watching for signs of breathing problems. The infographic highlights the importance of keeping indoor air clean and checking local air quality reports to know when it is safe to go outside again.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Response

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

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

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