East Bay Pediatrics is devastated by the fires affecting our community. Here are a few tips to stay as healthy as possible:
- Follow instructions from your local school district on whether students should remain indoors and whether sports should be held, both outdoors and indoors.
- Patients with known asthma or allergies should use your controller medications daily and asthma patients should use your rescue medication (albuterol) as needed. If you don't know which medication to use, please call our advice line. If you are still experiencing wheezing or difficulty breathing, please call to make an appointment at (925) 254-9203, option 6
- N95 masks may not help young children because they will not fit the face properly. It is preferred that young children remain indoors as much as possible when the AQI is greater than 100. To check the air quality in your area, go to https://airnow.gov/state/CA/index.cfm. If you have an iOS device, you can also ask Siri for the air quality in your area!
- If your child is experiencing anxiety or stress around the issue of the fire, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has this resource for parents.
- For Alameda county residents, please refer to this flyer from the Alameda County Public Health Department.