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Methanol

The Pediatric Environmental Health Center answers your questions about methanol.

Methanol Methanol is a toxic alcohol that is used in some industries as a solvent, pesticide, or an alternative fuel source. Methanol is dangerous. It should never be inhaled, swallowed, or used as a hand sanitizer or disinfectant in the home. It can also …
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Questions About Mold

The Pediatric Environmental Health Center answers your questions about mold.

Questions About Mold What is mold exactly, and where is it coming from? Mold is a natural part of the environment and can be found almost anywhere. It produces tiny spores to reproduce, which waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When …
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PFAS

Learn about perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the Pediatric Environmental Health Center.

PFAS Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of manmade chemicals that have been used in many fields of work around the world. The United States has been using them since the …
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Public Gathering During a Pandemic

The Pediatric Environmental Health Center answers your questions about public gatherings during a pandemic.

Public Gathering During a Pandemic It is important to follow state and CDC guidelines during any pandemic, including COVID-19 . If you find yourself in a situation that you cannot avoid, here are some tips from the Region 1 Pediatric Environmental Health …
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Vaping, Teens & Pregnancy

The Pediatric Environmental Health Center answers your questions about vaping, teens, and pregnancy.

Vaping, Teens & Pregnancy The information on this page is available in a printable format. Download the Vaping and Pregnancy Factsheet . What is vaping? Vaping is the act of inhaling the aerosol from an e-cigarette. E-cigarettes are electronic devices …
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Virtual Safe Home: Interactive

Learn more about the Virtual Safe Home interactive game.

Virtual Safe Home: Interactive Game and instructions Unintentional injuries are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among infants and children. Such injuries account for 31.8 percent of the deaths among U.S. children ages 1-9 (Heron 2019). …
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Wildfires

The Pediatric Environmental Health Center answers your questions about wildfires.

Wildfires Wildfires are all too common in some areas of the United States. Children are more susceptible to the wildfire smoke and ash than adults because their lungs are still developing. In addition, children breathe more per minute than adults, …
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Learning Opportunities

Read about learning opportunities through the Pediatric Environmental Health Center.

Learning Opportunities Learn about our Pediatric Environmental Health Fellowship Environmental Justice - Climate Change Scholar Program (EJCC) Pediatric Environmental Health Grand Rounds for 2025-26 Related Continuing Education Courses Children’s …
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Contact Us

Contact the Pediatric Environmental Health Center.

Contact Us Address: Boston Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave. Mailstop BCH3114 Boston, MA 02115 Phone: 617-355-8177 24-hour phone: 888-244-5314 Fax: 617-730-0049 Email: region1pehsu@childrens.harvard.edu International patients For families residing …