To discuss child health questions with a pediatrician or environmental health nurse, contact the Northwest Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU) based at the University of Washington at 1-877-543-2436 or pehsu@uw.edu.
Clinical Guidance
An Overview of the Science and Guidance for Clinicians on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), released 12/2019
Fairbanks North Star Borough (AK) near Eielson Air Force Base
PFAS Clinical Visit Tips (for Clinicians), 1/2021
What Patients Need to Know about PFAS, 1/2021
Resources
CDC/ATSDR: PFAS Exposure Assessment Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, AK
For PFAS health effects and other guidance by Alaska Health and Social Services Environmental Health Division, visit: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
For EPA information about PFAS in drinking water visit: Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFOA and PFOS: Questions and Answers
Airway Heights, Spokane County, WA
What Patients Need to Know About PFAS
Resources
CDC/ATSDR PFAS Exposure Assessment: Airway Heights, Spokane County, WA
CDC/ATSDR PFAS Exposure Assessment: Community Level Results, Spokane County, WA
CDC/ATSDR: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Your Health, Spokane County, WA
Spokane Regional Health District Airway Heights PFAS Exposure Assessment
General Resources
CDC/ATSDR PFAS Exposure Assessment (PFAS exposure assessment throughout the US)
NSF/ANSI 53 Drinking Water Treatment Units - Health Effects (or call the NSF at 1-800-673-8010)
WA State Department of Health PFAS website (This includes guidance on drinking-water testing. Please contact PEHSU for help as needed.)
WA State Board of Health Rulemaking for PFAS in Drinking Water
Toxicological Profile for Perfluoroalkyls (ATSDR) (updated 5/2021)
CDC/ATSDR: Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) FAQs (1/2020)
Current CDC/ATSDR Activities to Address PFAS Concerns, 12/2019
For EPA information about PFAS in drinking water visit: Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFOA and PFOS: Questions and Answers
Keeping Your Home and Family Health: Reduce Your Exposure to PFAS (WA Dept. of Ecology)
Toxic Chemicals in Breast Milk (Toxic-Free Future)
Presentations
Potential Exposure Sources and Health Impacts of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): Guidance for Clinicians (pdf of slides)
CDC Webinar: "PFAS and Protecting Your Health", 11/2019
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): What Clinicians Need to Know (On-demand PEHSU Grand Rounds, 1/2021)