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Mold: Prevention and Remediation Strategies for the Control and Removal of Fungal Growth

Mold is an environmental trigger for allergy and asthma. Program directors and health managers can find the information on this Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website useful in their Head Start Programs. This web site brings together resources for mold prevention strategies, published guidelines for the removal of fungal growth, remediation protocols, and the effectiveness of various cleaning strategies.

Important Highlights

  • The most effective way to manage mold in a building is to eliminate or limit the conditions that foster its establishment and growth. Full text»

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