If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should contact your health care provider immediately: difficulty in breathing, chest pain or discomfort, and sudden onset of cough or irritation of airways. If you are experiencing symptoms, avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially along busy traffic corridors. Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, and lung or heart disease.
Real-time air quality information in Fort St. John and other communities in B.C. is available at http://www.bcairquality.ca.
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