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COVID-19 Testing FAQs
Testing is one important tool to help stop the spread of COVID-19. As cases rise, more people are searching [...]
Common COVID-19 Questions
Our team of environmental pediatricians has put together some information to help keep your home and family safe and healthy. [...]
COVID-19: Safely Cleaning Your Home
Our team of environmental pediatricians has put together some information to help keep your home and family safe and [...]
COVID-19: Managing Stress
Our team of environmental pediatricians has put together some information to help keep your home and family safe and healthy. [...]
Climate Change and Child Health in New York State
Our team of environmental pediatricians has put together some information to help healthcare providers and the public understand why [...]
Keeping Your Home Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 has changed everyone’s lives Keeping up with accurate information is challenging Find up-to-date answers to your [...]
Childhood Asthma and the Environment
What is asthma? Asthma is a common chronic lung disease that can make it hard to breathe. This happens because [...]
Mercury
Mercury is a naturally occurring metallic element that can be harmful to the nervous system if high quantities of elemental [...]
Pests and Pest Control
Pesticides are chemicals designed to kill or repel insects, rodents, plants, or mold in our crops, schools, homes, and [...]
Mold Overview
Mold is a common concern that parents contact us about. When moisture or water damage is not quickly and [...]
Lead Overview
Lead is a metal that has been used in the past in gasoline and pain, and can currently be [...]
Plastics and Hormone Disrupting Chemicals
An Overview of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs, also known as Endocrine Disruptors or Endocrine Disrupters) are substances [...]
Asbestos Overview
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals that were once used widely in insulation, brake pads, and [...]