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Do Masks Protect Me From Wildfire Smoke? Experts Say Yes — With Some Caveats

July 17, 2026

Jane Clougherty, ScD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was featured in a July 17 NewsNation segment and WHYY story about health concerns from pollution resulting from recent wildfires in Canada. Clougherty also shared how masking, air filtration and other efforts can minimize health risks.

Link to story (WHYY)