People with the conditions listed below should be aware of these risks and may want to try and avoid exposure. Please be aware that in intense actions, police behavior can be unpredictable, and avoidance is not always possible. Folks with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, emphysema, etc. risk exacerbation, or permanent damage if exposed. Vulnerable people such as infants, the elderly, and the immune compromised, risk intensified and possibly life-threatening responses. Women who are or could be pregnant, or who are trying to get pregnant, may be at risk of spontaneous abortion, or increased risk of birth defects.
Nursing mothers risk passing toxins on to their infant.
People wearing contact lenses may experience increased eye irritation and damage due to chemicals being trapped under the lenses. If your choice is between oil-based or nothing, we advocate using the sunscreen. Getting pepper sprayed on top of a sunburn is not fun. We also recommend minimizing skin exposure by covering up as much as possible. This can also protect you from the sun, as can a big hat.