Some Masks Protect You and Your Family from Wildfire Smoke More Than Others: How to Perform a Mask Seal Check

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The document describes how some masks protect you and your family from wildfire smoke better than others. It explains the importance of doing a mask seal check to make sure your mask fits well and keeps out harmful smoke. The guide gives simple steps to check if air is leaking around the edges of your mask, which helps keep you safer during wildfires.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

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

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

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