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Healthy Bodies - Summer is Coming!
Unfortunately, hot weather often brings smog with it. Smog is a mixture of pollutants, gases like ozone, and small particles that are dangerous to breathe.
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Young children are particularly at risk from smog because:
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When a smog alert is issued, avoid outdoor activities and stay in an air conditioned room. If you must take the children outside:
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Limit activities to the morning when pollution levels are lower.
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Avoid or reduce activities near heavy traffic, especially during rush hour.
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Monitor children with asthma. They may react to pollution at levels below the smog alert.
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Energy provides reports on air quality. For more information, subscribe to the Smog Alert Network http://www.airqualityontario.com/alerts/signoff.cfm.