Resources
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School Albuterol Access Initiative
In August 2026, the state of California launched the School Albuterol Access Initiative. In partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Amneal Pharmaceuticals, CalRx® now provides a centralized ordering system for California’s 10,000 public and charter TK–12 schools to obtain an emergency stock of albuterol metered-dose inhalers and single-use disposable spacers at…
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EPA’s Sensible Steps to Healthier School Environments Resource
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently updated its Sensible Steps to Healthier School Environments resource. This guidance addresses many of the most common environmental health concerns found in schools and outlines practical, low- or no-cost measures to help prevent, reduce, and resolve these hazards and, in turn, improve children’s health while reducing absenteeism and…
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EPA’s Search Tool for More Sustainable Products and Services
Use US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Search Tool for Greener Products and Services to identify safer, more sustainable options for your school. Strong fumes and chemical residues may worsen asthma symptoms and expose students and staff to potentially harmful substances. Small changes to less-toxic cleaning methods and products can make a big difference in improving…
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AAFA Releases the 2026 Asthma Capitals Report
Asthma is greatly influenced by where someone lives. People who have affordable and accessible health care, clean air, and economic stability have a greater chance of managing and controlling their asthma. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s (AAFA) Asthma Capitals™ Report ranks the largest 100 cities in the continental US by how challenging they are…
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CDC Continuing Education Opportunity: Home Assessment for Asthma Triggers
A new Home Assessment for Asthma Triggers virtual continuing education opportunity, provided by CDC Train, a training platform hosted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, covers some of the most common asthma triggers found inside homes. This training supplements information in the Home Characteristics and Asthma Triggers: Assessment Checklist for Home Visitors,…
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EPA’s How-to Guide for DIY Air Cleaners
When smoke, viruses, or other airborne pollutants affect indoor air, improving air filtration is an important strategy for protecting your health. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched a new Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Air Cleaners webpage to help individuals, households, schools, and communities improve indoor air quality when commercial air cleaners are unavailable or unaffordable. This…
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Navigate EPA’s Interactive School Indoor Air Quality Tour
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes that schools can face common indoor air quality (IAQ) challenges, as well as unique challenges related to spaces such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, classrooms, and more. Explore EPA’s Interactive School Indoor Air Quality Tour to navigate through these different spaces and discover possible solutions to improve IAQ. The graphic…
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Access EPA’s Updated Wildfire Smoke Guide for Public Health Officials
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officials. The guide, originally created in 2002 with periodic updates from the EPA and partners, ensures that state, local, and Tribal public health officials have current, reliable information. Although developed for public health officials, the information in this document could be useful to many other groups, including health professionals,…
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Webinar Recording: Heat Events and Indoor Air Hosted by EPA
The recording is now available from US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) webinar, Heat Events and Indoor Air: Protecting Respiratory Health, recorded on August 6, 2026. Extreme heat events are a growing public health threat. When indoor temperatures rise, people can suffer from potentially deadly illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Rising indoor temperatures are…