# A breath of fresh air: Reducing illness in early years settings by improving indoor air quality

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Podcast: [The Voice of Early Childhood](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-voice-of-early-childhood-6315746)
Published: 2025-10-06T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/a-breath-of-fresh-air/
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## Resource

Indoor air quality (IAQ) directly impacts child and staff health in early years settings and schools. This article and podcast episode explores why clean air matters, what we've learned from COVID-19, and three essential actions to reduce airborne disease transmission: monitor, filter, and ventilate. Read Anne Marie McConway's article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/a-breath-of-fresh-air/ This episode is sponsored by Long Covid Kids Charity Long Covid Kids is a UK charity which represents and supports families, children, and young people living with Long Covid and related post-viral illnesses. Through awareness campaigns, research advocacy, and expert-by-experience guidance, the charity works to increase understanding, aid early diagnosis, and improve intervention responses. The volunteer team provides support, guidance, and signposting for affected families navigating the many challenges of paediatric Long Covid. To find out more visit: https://www.longcovidkids.org/ Download the free Clean Air Guide here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/a-breath-of-fresh-air/ Listen to more: If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Advocating for two-year-olds by Cassie Holland - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/advocating-for-two-year-olds/ Advocacy, agency and rights in early childhood by Dr Jo Albin-Clark & Dr Nathan Archer Get in touch and share your voice: Do you have thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch here! – https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/contact/ Our 2026 conference info & tickets: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2026/ Episode break down: 00:00 – Welcome & introductions 04:00 – Why does indoor air quality matter? 06:00 – Which diseases are airborne? 08:45 – Government guidelines 10:00 – Carbon dioxide m…

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