IDAI beri rekomendasi pencegahan dampak abu vulkanik pada anak

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• • IDAI issued recommendations to prevent health impacts of volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau eruption on children.
• • Volcanic ash consists of rock fragments, minerals, and volcanic glass with sharp, abrasive surfaces.
• • Ash contains irritant gases SO₂ and CO that worsen respiratory irritation and inflammation in children.
• • Evacuate children away from eruption-affected locations.
• • Stay indoors with sealed conditions when ISPU air quality index exceeds 100.
• • Keep children away during ash cleanup activities.
• • Use wet cloths or wet floors during cleaning to prevent airborne dust.
• • Turn off AC units and set air recirculation/closed vent mode.
• • Do not use electric fans that resettle dust into breathable air.
• • Use child-appropriate masks for children over 2 years old.
• • Provide eye protection such as children's glasses.
• • Wear covered clothing to reduce skin exposure.
• • Prepare routine medications for children with asthma or respiratory allergy history.
• • Avoid indoor air pollution sources like cigarette and cooking smoke.
• • Bring child to hospital if breathing difficulty, chest wall retraction, or oxygen saturation below 94% occurs.