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‘Forever chemicals’ (PFAS) may weaken immune function in children, leading to more frequent infections 

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Drinking water contaminated by human-made “forever chemicals” appears to impair children’s immunity, potentially increasing the risk of common childhood infections, new research shows.

PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ tied to cancer, birth defects

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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of manufactured chemicals widely used by a range of industries and commonly found in a large number of consumer products. One common characteristic of PFAS is that they persist in the environment and can accumulate in humans and animals. For this reason, they are often PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ tied to cancer, birth defects