Who can count pollen and mold?
Only certified counters can read pollen and mold. Each counter must pass a year long certification course provided through the Harvard School of Public Health and must be accredited by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI). The Environmental Health Laboratories has certified counters on staff. Meteorologists, allergy specialists, physicians, and individuals have relied on the Saint Louis County Department of Health for this data since 1960. We report our data to news and weather casters and to health organizations such as the American Lung Association.
