Wildfires can generate enormous amounts of smoke that produce poor air quality for Minnesota. Wildfires can make air unhealthy; children and youth are particularly vulnerable because their bodies are still developing and they breathe in more air than adults for their body weight. MDH created this outdoor air quality guide for schools and child care facilities statewide to help lower the risk of negative impacts to children’s health due to poor air quality events.

See also: Air quality data in Minnesota

Watching videos is a great way to learn. We have created "how-to" videos so visitors can effectively use the Minnesota Public Health Data Access portal. You can find a series of videos explaining portal features and navigation on the User's Guide page.