How to protect yourself against bushfire smoke this summer
- Written by: C Raina MacIntyre, Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC Principal Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney
Matt Palmer/UnsplashIt’s bushfire season. So you might be wondering about the best way to protect yourself from the health impacts of smoke.
Guidelines suggest wearing respirators, avoiding outdoor air and avoiding vigorous activity outdoors. Many people use the cheaper option of a surgical mask during bushfires. But there has never been a...
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