Suwon Environmental Disease and Atopy Center Operates Online Allergy Class

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] The Suwon Environmental Disease and Atopy Center is recruiting 100 families with infants and young children on a first-come, first-served basis until the 19th to participate in the "2021 Online Allergy Class—How to Cope with Fine Dust and Ozone That Threaten Health."

The non-face-to-face class will be held online using "Naver Band" from 10 a.m. on the 23rd to 10 a.m. on the 24th.

Kim Tae-eun, a nurse at the Suwon Environmental Disease and Atopy Center, will deliver lectures covering ▲understanding fine dust and pollution status ▲damages from fine dust and coping methods ▲ozone warning response methods, and more.

After the lecture, an educational puppet show video for children titled "Find the Hidden Atopy Thief!" will be provided. The performance video, created at a level suitable for children, will be available from 10 a.m. on the 24th.

After watching both the educational video and the environmental puppet show and participating in a satisfaction survey, participants can also receive complimentary souvenirs (natural loofah, eco-friendly detergent, and healthy habit play books).

To apply, visit the Suwon Environmental Disease and Atopy Center website (www.atopyzerosuwon.or.kr), go to "Reservation Information → Reservation Application," and select "Free Educational Lectures → Allergy Class." Recruitment is limited to the first 100 families, and only one person per household can apply.

An official from the Suwon Environmental Disease and Atopy Center stated, "We have prepared this educational program to inform families about the damages caused by fine dust and ozone and the proper ways to cope with them," adding, "We will continue to operate non-face-to-face allergy class programs that can be safely participated in even during the COVID-19 situation."

Established in April 2014 as a joint initiative of Suwon City, the Ministry of Environment, and Gyeonggi Province, the Suwon Environmental Disease and Atopy Center operates various programs to effectively prevent and manage environmental diseases.

For inquiries, contact the Suwon Environmental Disease and Atopy Center (031-247-2900).