Other Public Health Services
Fizz La Pelusa: Una aventura a través de las temporadas para mejorar la calidad del aire interior
Acerca de Fizz the Fuzz
La limpieza del aire en espacios interiores se conoce formalmente como calidad del aire interior (IAQ, por sus siglas en inglés). El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de San Luis Obispo desarrolló un cuento infantil bilingüe para que los proveedores y maestros de espacios de aprendizaje infantil aprendan a mejorar la IAQ en los salones de clase. El libro se desarrolló con el apoyo financiero de un Premio de Educación Comunitaria sobre Calidad del Aire Interior del Departamento de Salud Pública de California, como parte del plan SMARTER de California.
Hay muchas buenas razones para mejorar el aire en las guarderías, entre ellas:
- Es probable que en las guarderías encontremos personas con mayor riesgo de enfermar a causa de la mala calidad del aire. Entre ellas se encuentran los niños pequeños, los adultos mayores, las personas con enfermedades inmunodeficientes y las embarazadas;
- Los niños son más sensibles a la mala calidad del aire, ya que respiran más aire en proporción a su peso corporal que los adultos, suelen ser más activos y sus órganos aún se están desarrollando;
- Las enfermedades virales (como el COVID-19, el RSV o la gripe) se expanden rápidamente en las clases de las guarderías y luego, a veces, a los miembros de la familia o al personal.
El propósito de este cuento ha sido simplificar las lecciones sobre la calidad del aire, ofrecer a los educadores de la primera infancia formas sencillas de mejorar la calidad del aire e informar a los miembros más jóvenes de nuestra comunidad sobre cómo pueden participar activamente para mejorar el aire que respiramos.
Acompaña a Fizz a través de las temporadas mientras recorre su clase para aprender a mejorar el aire interior.
Cómo conseguir una copia de Fizz la Pelusa
Pronto se darán más detalles.
Recursos de IAQ para proveedores de cuidado infantil
Distrito de Control de la Contaminación Atmosférica del Condado de SLO
slocleanair.org | 805-781-5912
Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH)
COVID-19 y Mejorando la Calidad del Aire Interior en el Trabajo
Incendios Forestales: Consideraciones para los Oficiales de Salud Pública
UC San Francisco Programa de Salud en la Guardería de California (CCHP)
Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC)
Ventilación en Escuelas y Guarderías
Agencia de Protección del Medio Ambiente (EPA)
epa.gov/iaq-schools | Crear una Calidad del Aire Interior Saludable en las Escuelas
Guarderías Conscientes de América
Departamento de Regulación de Plaguicidas de California (DRPC)
Control Integrado de Plagas (IPM) en Escuelas y Guarderías de California
Contacto
Si tiene alguna pregunta, póngase en contacto con Kelsi Elliott en [email protected]
Ilustraciones de Anna Takahashi | www.annatakahashi.com
Fizz The Fuzz: An adventure through the seasons to improve indoor air quality (IAQ)
About Fizz the Fuzz
Air cleanliness in indoor settings is formally known as indoor air quality (IAQ). The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department developed a bilingual children’s story for providers and teachers in early learning spaces to learn how to improve IAQ in classrooms. The book was developed with financial support from a California Department of Public Health Indoor Air Quality Community Education Award, as part of California's SMARTER plan.
There are many good reasons to improve the air in child care settings, including:
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We are likely to find individuals who are at a higher risk of illness from poor air quality in child care communities. Among them are young children, older adults, individuals with immunocompromising conditions, and those who are pregnant;
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Children are more susceptible to poor air quality, as they breathe in more air in proportion to their body weight than adults, are typically more active, and their organs are still developing;
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Viral illnesses (like COVID-19, RSV, or flu) spread quickly throughout child care classrooms and then often to family members or staff.
The goal with this story has been to simplify IAQ lessons, empower early childhood educators with easy ways to improve air quality, and inform our youngest community members about how they too can take an active role in improving the air we breathe.
Join Fizz through the seasons as they zip and zoom around their classroom to learn how to improve the air indoors!
How to get a copy of Fizz the Fuzz
Details coming soon!
IAQ Resources for Child Care Providers
SLO County Air Pollution Control District
slocleanair.org | 805-781-5912
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
COVID-19 & Improving Indoor Air Quality at Work
Wildfire Smoke: Considerations for Public Health Officials
UC San Francisco California Child Care Health Program (CCHP)
Healthy Air in your Child Care Facility
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Ventilation in Schools and Childcare Programs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Creating Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Schools
Child Care Aware of America
California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR)
California School & Child Care Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Contact
For questions, please contact Kelsi Elliott at [email protected]
Illustrations by Anna Takahashi | www.annatakahashi.com
Medical Marijuana ID Card (MMIC)
Qualified patients and their primary caregivers may apply for and be issued a medical marijuana ID card (MMIC) for State authorization to possess, grow, and/or transport medical marijuana in California. A MMIC identifies the cardholder as authorized to legally possess certain amounts of medical marijuana in California and under specific conditions. For more information on the state’s program, visit their website.
Campus Map
Having a hard time finding where you need to go at the Health Agency campus? Check the map below for a list of popular spots or call (805) 781-5500 for help. For a print-quality version, click here (1.9 MB).
About Us
The Public Health Department promotes, preserves and protects the health of all San Luis Obispo County residents through disease surveillance, health education, direct services, and health policy development.
Birth and Death Certificates
Public Health is able to provide certified copies of certificates for births and deaths occurring within the last two years within San Luis Obispo County. Births and deaths that occurred prior to that may be obtained from the Clerk-Recorder's Office.
