How can we reduce exposure to PFAS? A comic strip explains (part 2)

Published November 20, 2024
Young child holding caregiver's hand and looking up at camera.

This was originally published on the Public Health – Seattle & King County Public Health Insider.

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This is the second comic in a series about a group of chemicals known as “Forever Chemicals” or PFAS, short for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. This comic focuses on concrete actions you can take to protect your family and stories from individuals helping to keep their communities safe from PFAS through research and advocacy.

Thank you to Noe, Reza Pedram and Nilu Pedram for sharing their stories. Comic by the Lead and Toxics Program, Public Health – Seattle & King County. Artwork by Amy Camber.

For more information on PFAS: PFAS/forever chemicals – King County, Washington

More comics in this series:

Follow the Public Health Insider for more in this comic series about how people in King County are keeping their communities safe from PFAS:

What are PFAS and why are they harmful? A comic strip explains.

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