Protecting children beyond the numbers

Protection: If children need to go outdoors when haze is in the air, they must wear a KN95 mask, not cloth masks.

WHEN the haze sets in, public attention naturally turns to the Air Pollutant Index (API) to monitor whether readings are moderate, unhealthy or hazardous, and to use them to decide when outdoor activities should be reduced.

While these readings are essential, children may respond differently to air pollution depending on their age, health, physical activity and environment.