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Decoding Weather Health Warnings

There's potentially vital health information in those confounding and confusing weather boxes and indexes. If you understand the facts, you'll be prepared for whatever the wind blows your way.
By Doug Donaldson
When You Feel It

People with allergies will feel symptoms when the count tips into the yellow range.

What to Do

Because pollen counts are highest from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m., don't sleep with your windows open, advises Dr. Pamela A. Georgeson, president of Kenwood Allergy and Asthma Center in Chesterfield Township, Michigan. Run the air conditioner to filter allergens. Before bed, take a shower to remove pollen that may be sticking to you.

Continued on page 2: Air Quality Index

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