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Learn what the air quality index (AQI) means, how it impacts your health, and how to stay safe when pollution is high.

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Moderate air quality is between 51 and 100, or in the yellow band of the AQI scale. Air quality in the moderate range can still be risky for people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

The AQI is measured on a scale from 0 to 500, with the lower the number, the healthier the air. (Getty Creative) ...