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Who is most at risk? Limit your exposure
Children, older adults, pregnant or nursing mothers To reduce the chances of having health
and those with pre-existing respiratory ailments effects, the best thing to do is limit your
are at the greatest risk. Smoke-sensitive groups exposure.
should take added precautions early.
Lessen time spent outdoors: Stay inside with
Limit exposure: When smoke levels are high, windows and doors shut. Set air conditioning to
even healthy people may have symptoms or health re-circulate.
problems. Lessen the amount of time spent in Avoid vigorous outdoor activity: Decrease the
smoky areas and stay indoors, with filtered air. amount of smoke you’re breathing by changing
Limit children's outdoor activities: Their airways daily exercise routines.
are smaller and they breathe more air per pound of If you're unable to limit your exposure to
body weight. If possible children should stay indoors. smoke when air quality is poor, the use of an
approved and properly fitted mask*may offer
If you have asthma or a heart condition: Follow some protection.
your physician’s advice.
Listen to your body and contact your health care
provider or call 911 if you are experiencing health
symptoms.