Managing Your Child's Asthma At School; Tips for Parents

When a child's asthma is under control, he or she is ready to learn. This booklet stresses the importance of parents, school staff, and health-care providers working together to support a student's asthma management plan, including what key information should be in that plan. 8 pages, 5 1/2" x 8"
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Asthma--A Management Plan

"Take control, and don't let asthma hold you back." This colorful booklet outlines the effects of asthma and proactive ways to control common triggers. It also explains the importance of understanding and managing the disease, emphasizes proper use of medications, and points to more sources of information. 8 pages, 5 1/2" x 8"
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Cleaning to Control Allergies and Asthma

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The Soap and Detergent Association
Colorful 28-page brochure developed in partnership with inner-city audiences in Atlanta, New York City and Seattle. Features: cleaning strategies for controlling allergens in the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living areas; a simple plan for controlling clutter; information on using cleaning products safely. Available in English , Spanish and Vietnamese versions. 1-25 copies FREE Additional copies
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Cleaning to Control Allergies and Asthma - It's All in the Family

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The Soap and Detergent Association
A reproducible activity sheet for families that offers puzzles, games and information relating to the benefits of cleaning to control asthma and allergy triggers. The educational piece contains details about the SDA “My Clean Home” Asthma Art Contest for Kids, open to children in kindergarten through grade six in the United States and Canada. Families can have their child create original artwo
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Strategic Plan for Asthma in California 2008-2012

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has established a blueprint for taking action against asthma in California through the Strategic Plan for Asthma in California 2008-2012. The Plan is a roadmap developed collaboratively by government agencies, asthma experts, community groups, and others to improve asthma prevention, treatment, policy, data, and public education. Starting with it
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A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home

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This guide provides information and guidance for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.
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Secondhand Tobacco Smoke and the Health of Your Family Brochure

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With English text on one side and Spanish text on the other side, this straightforward brochure explains the basics about the dangers of secondhand smoke to families, especially to children. This tri-fold brochure could be used at health fairs, clinics and hospitals, parent meetings, and at other community activities.
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Protect Your Children: Take the Smoke-Free Home Pledge Brochure

Learn about the harmful health risks of secondhand smoke to children. You can protect your children by making your home and car smoke-free. You can get your own Smoke-free Home Pledge Certificate by clicking on the "I Want to Pledge" button. Proudly display this to let your children, family and visitors know you have taken an important step to keep your home and car smoke-free.
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