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8 Ways To Protect Your Children From The Haze

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8 Ways To Protect Your Children From The Haze

With PSI levels climbing, it seems inevitable that the haze situation will get worse in Singapore. Here’s how to protect your child from the haze.

March 30, 2021

The haze’s threatening presence has come and gone over the past week, with the scorching dry spell making matters worse.

Haze in Singapore usually originates from forest fires burning around the region. Indonesia, in particular, has been criticised in recent years for not doing enough to prevent and suppress the forest fires on carbon-rich peat soil in the country.

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Children, especially tend to be more vulnerable as their immune systems are not fully developed. Exposure to the haze can harm the nose, lungs and eyes in otherwise healthy children. They may experience:

  • Itchy, watery or red eyes
  • Runny nose or blocked nose
  • Dry or sore throat
  • Dry irritant cough
  • Some breathing difficulties

According to the National Environment Agency (NEA), once the PSI reaches the unhealthy range of between 100 and 200, all outdoor activity should be minimised. And everyone should avoid outdoor activity if the PSI levels are higher than 200. Use these simple tips to protect your child’s health:

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8 Ways To Protect Your Children From The Haze
Get cleaning
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To improve the air quality of your house even further, clean your house on a regular basis. Vacuuming is also important in removing particles around the house.

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Stay inside
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Try to keep your children indoors and cut down on physical activity. Get them to drink plenty of water and stay well hydrated.

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Keep the windows closed
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Close all windows and doors so that the haze particles can’t get in. Turn the fans on to cool and circulate the air inside the house.

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Make sure your aircon filters are clean
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If using an air conditioner, clean the filters regularly and ensure that they are in good working order. Turning on the air-conditioner helps filter out the pollutants, and still provide sufficient air for your home.

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Consider using an air purifier
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Use air purifiers, especially in the kids’ bedrooms.

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Use the right mask
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If you plan to go outdoors with your child, you might want to put a mask on her. The N95 mask is not suitable for children and using surgical masks on children still leaves gaps that allow the harmful particles to enter. Get the AIR+ Smart mask (available at Watsons) ― for use by children aged 7 and above. It also comes with a rechargeable micro-ventilator (sold separately).

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Beware of allergies
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If your kid suffers from allergies or asthma, make sure you change her bedding more frequently and keep her soft toys away, to reduce exposure to allergens.

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Get healthy
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Build up your child’s immunity by consuming more fruits and vegetables. Ensure that you wash the vegetables and fruits properly to get rid of any dust or dirt before cooking and consumption.

For updates on the haze and for latest information on the haze management measures taken by the Ministry of Education (MOE), visit the NEA and MOE websites respectively.

This post was updated on September 18, 2019.

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