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You can advocate for and help set up clean air shelters or safe zones equipped with air purifiers and HVAC systems that filter out smoke particles. While the immediate need is in Los Angeles, these ...

Over 160,000 people this season have landed in the hospital from flu complications, CDC estimates. More than 6,600 have died. Here are the symptoms.

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As families cope with the loss of homes, schools and communities, USC experts offer guidance to help parents and children make sense of tragedy, protect their health and find hope.

In the aftermath of L.A.’s most destructive wildfires, air quality experts warn that families should be prepared for the “disaster after the disaster” — ...

The emotional and physical well-being of children impacted by L.A."s wildfire disaster is a major concern for parents and ...

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