Oregon Environmental Public Health Tracking

Children are not the only group who have a higher risk of getting sick from wildfire smoke. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has tailored resources for the following community members:
1. People with chronic health conditions: https://ow.ly/a9x050Zs3FL
2. People who are pregnant: https://ow.ly/U2pQ50Zs3FO
3. Responders: https://ow.ly/T5jw50Zs3FM

Wildfire smoke can harm anyone’s health, but children are especially sensitive. This year, OHA published updated guidance for youth outdoor activities during times when the air quality is poor. View the “Oregon Air Quality Guide for Children and Youth” to see OHA’s updated recommendations: https://ow.ly/sVKE50Zs3cw

It's Heat Safety Week! Check out this new toolkit from the Alliance for Heat Resilience and Health: https://ow.ly/hKot50Z2WLr.

Alliance for Heat Resilience and Health (AHRH) - The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health (MSCCH) The Alliance for Heat Resilience and Health is a network of organizations committed to national policy efforts to protect communities from the devastating health harms of extreme heat.

There are actions we can take to make seasonal allergies less severe. During allergy season, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAFA) recommends checking pollen counts daily and taking steps to block pollen from getting into your home. AAFA’s Healthier Home Checklist gives a room-by-room guide to improving indoor air quality: https://ow.ly/xvMz50YKCKU.

Want to know the pollen and mold counts for where you live? The National Allergy Bureau has a map of stations that monitor these levels across the country: https://pollen.aaaai.org/ #/. You can sign up for email alerts that will tell you when levels change.

Do your seasonal allergies seem worse than normal? It’s likely they are. A warmer, earlier spring means that plants have more time to grow and release pollen. A longer growing season equals a longer allergy season. Check out Climate Central’s resources on this topic: https://ow.ly/kIph50YKCtM

You may not win an award for being the most romantic, but a radon test is definitely a gift that shows love. It’s an important step in protecting your family’s health from the dangers of radon and lung cancer. Test kits can be purchased online, at a local hardware store or from the American Lung Association.
Link: https://action.lung.org/site/Ecommerce?store_id=34304

Help raise awareness about radon! Oregon Radon Awareness Program has information about radon testing and prevention.
Website: www.healthoregon.org/radon

National Radon Action Month is almost over, but you can test radon at any time of the year.

Did you test your home and find high levels of radon? Next step, is to install a radon reduction system to protect your household from further exposure. The Oregon Radon Awareness Program has a list of certified radon professionals to contact.
Website: https://ow.ly/Lzjo50XGxsJ