CDC recommends 7 steps to avoid illnesses caused by excessive wildfire smoke exposure
The summer of 2015 has scorched the western U.S. with thousands of wildfires. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), exposure to excessive wildfire smoke even at a distance can harm eyes, lungs and heart. The CDC advises that to avoid illness caused by wildfire smoke exposure, seven steps should be taken:
Pay attention to local air quality reports: When a wildfire occurs in your region, watch for news and health warnings about smoke.