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Effect of PFAS on children’s immune system studied

By August 15, 2020August 17th, 2020PFAS in the news, PFAS-REACH team news

PORTSMOUTH — One of the many concerns parents of children exposed to PFAS chemicals have is how it could impact their kids’ immune system.

Because exposure to PFAS in drinking water is believed to harm a child’s immune system, “PFAS can lower the effectiveness of vaccines they receive,” Portsmouth mother and Testing For Pease co-founder Andrea Amico said this week. Read more…