NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
The wet methods and use of a HEPA vac which we are
recommending take into account the need to remove fibers of all
sizes. A HEPAvac is designed to capture small fibers.
• Can toddlers ingest/inhale small asbestos fibers if they crawl
on the rugs and floor (even though they have been cleaned)?
Cleaning surfaces regularly greatly reduces the risk of any possible
contamination. Noone can provide any absolute guarantees about
this or many other types of environmental exposures but we can
only urge parents to keep their floors clean.
D. Communication with Local Health Providers
• Doctors are Plescribinc'antibiotics for the WTC cough. Is this
a proper treatment?
Antibiotics are useful for treating bacterial infections. Antibiotics are
not recommended in most cases for allergies, viruses or for treating
symptoms of respiratory irritation, unless there is an underlying
bacterial infection. (NJ/CB)
• What advice is the Heaith Department giving to iocal doctors?
The DOH has worked with physicians in the community to provide
them with information on environmental monitoring and potential
health effects. These health care providers include those working in
schools, the fire department, police and other uniformed services.
The DOH is available to physicians who have specific guestions on
environmental exposures and known health effects.
• Is anyone collecting information from local doctors about the
patients they are seeing?
Most of the information being collected is for workers, particularly
those who were first responders or worked directly at the WTC-site.
• Are there recc- lendations for taking supplements to off set
the effects of the dust and air?
No, Herbal supplements, kelation therapies and other
detoxification protocols are not being recommended by the DOH.
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