Wildfire Smoke Exposure: Some Masks Protect You and Your Family from Wildfire Smoke More than Others

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The document describes how some masks work better than others to protect you and your family from wildfire smoke. N95 and KN95 masks are the best because they can filter out tiny harmful particles in the air. Cloth masks and surgical masks do not work as well against wildfire smoke. It is important to wear a well-fitting mask when there is smoke outside to help keep your lungs healthy and protect yourself from breathing in dangerous air.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Air Pollution; Environmental Exposure; Masks; Respiratory Protective Devices; Smoke; Family Health; Personal Protective Equipment; Particulate Matter; Wildfires

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

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