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Reducing indoor allergens in your home will improve
the quality of life for your child with asthma. This service will assess your home for allergen and irritants and remediate
them at cost to you.
What we can do for you…If you qualify, resources
to improve your child’s environment are made available at no cost to you. After an in-home assessment
and agreement to participate in a 3, 6, and 12-month follow-up phone call, you might receive: - HEPA (High
Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) air cleaner
- Allergen
vacuum
- Bed and pillow encasement
- Dehumidifier
- HEPA air filter (gas-forced
air funace)
- Fire extinguisher
- Integrated
pest managment
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Smoke Detector
Would my child qualify? To qualify for this program, a family
needs to: Have a child or children with poorly controlled asthma Be on
free/reduced lunches for school OR have a form of public health insurance Have a home assessment and
use the product(s) provided, as recommended Live in a home, apartment, or trailer, whether owned or rented Agree to have 3 and 6
month phone follow-ups
Want more information? To enroll, the parent/guardian should call Cedar County Public Health at 563-886-2226
or the American Lung Association in Iowa at 515-309-9507 or before July 15, 2012. We would be happy to
discuss if you qualify and how this service might improve your child’s asthma. For general lung health questions, call
the American Lung Association HelpLine at 1-800-548-8252.
Brought to you by: American Lung Association in Iowa
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