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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
How It's Measured

AQI is a composite of five pollutants, including ground-level ozone. It's keyed to a number from 0 to 500 and a color chart: green, yellow, orange, and red.

What to Do

Some doctors may suggest taking an extra dose of medication on high days, but you should check with yours to see if that's a good idea.

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