Mid-America PEHSU

The Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) increase awareness and knowledge of pediatric environmental health. Region 7 serves in Mid-America.

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For #school administration and #teachers, learn how to keep schools safe and healthy for students in the setting of COVID-19. This video created by Mid-America PEHSU is a great resource to start with. #healthyschools #covid19 #poweredbypehsu https://t.co/j3Q9RwcNOj

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Exposure to mold can have adverse health effects on children, including worsening symptoms of Asthma. If you want to know more about the effects and sources of mold exposure head over to https://t.co/v5B6u9Np7j @PEHSUnational #OnePEHSU

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What air pollutants are regulated by the US government? Learn more here https://t.co/X1H6Z819s6

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See what your local air quality conditions are in realtime https://t.co/UG3V5FTpWC #ProtectKidsHealth

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Learn how air pollution affects public health across the lifespan https://t.co/bjeFAjWWvT via @USC_EH_Outreach #ProtectKidsHealth

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Wondering when to exercise when there is pollution? Check out this interview with Ed Avol of @USC_EH_Outreach https://t.co/DHwrmMxZkL #ProtectKidsHealth

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Researchers from the Children's Health and #airpollution study at UC Berkeley and Stanford study how traffic pollution affects children before birth. Learn more about their research here https://t.co/aXAegiijdC

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During the month of February #ProtectKidsHealth will focus on health effects of #airpollution. Kids are exposed to more air pollution than adults because they have higher breathing rates, are more active, and spend more time outdoors. #ProtectKidsHealth

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Chronic low level exposure to #lead may have an even greater effect on IQ than a single instance of high level lead exposure.Learn more https://t.co/pl0zhhqO5F #ProtectKidsHealth

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Dust from old paint is a source of #lead exposure. If your home was built before 1978, regularly check for chipping, peeling, or deteriorating paint and address issues. #ProtectKidsHealth #onePEHSU
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Research shows that there is no safe level of lead exposure for children, and the most important step that parents, doctors, and others can take is to prevent lead exposure before it occurs.Learn more https://t.co/pl0zhhqO5F #ProtectKidsHealth

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Learn about how health is affected by being exposed to #arsenic through this inforgraphic by @USC_EH_Outreach @USCEHC https://t.co/hmhbcNmQ1Q

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Limit arsenic exposure by eating more whole foods, eating a variety of foods and avoiding packaged snacks #ProtectKidsHealth https://t.co/dGAxEZgpf2

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@CECHdarthmouth has found that Infants prenatally exposed to arsenic were at higher risk for respiratory infection and wheezing. #ProtectKidsHealth https://t.co/FWzVTypOGg

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Rice-based products can be high in arsenic and are often introduced into a child’s diet during infancy. Kids have less varied diets; they may have up to 2 to 3 times higher arsenic exposure from food than adults. #ProtectKidsHealth #onePEHSU

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Carbon Monoxide is a deadly gas that cannot be seen or smelled. There are ways to eradicate this problem in homes. Learn more about the sources, health effects, and steps to reduce exposure on the EPA website: https://t.co/NvZPAge3Ca #OnePEHSU

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Mold can trigger #asthma attacks in children with asthma. The key to mold control is moisture control. Learn what you can do to prevent mold growth or clean up, including information on testing, flooding, and mold growth. To learn more visit: https://t.co/Q57OJuAmJU #OnePEHSU

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Environmental public health professionals: #ATSDR has released a new Community Engagement Playbook to help meet the unique needs of each community. Learn more: https://t.co/zyKfpDQCOZ.

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Lead in Tap Water & Household Plumbing: Parent FAQs #PEHSU
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Check out this resource from @MidAmericaPEHSU on potential sources of lead in homes and how to keep your children’s toys free from lead dust: https://t.co/iF5ad2t5UF. #ATSDR #PEHSU #ToySafety

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Check out our #PEHSU fact sheet on the PEHSU website: https://t.co/YELC7OXEP0

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