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User profile for user: mamafair 
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Tonight my watch came up with "unhealthy/sensitive" message. What does this mean?
Watch Series 3 (GPS) Alum 38mm, watchOS 5.0.1
Posted on Oct 5, 2018 5:41 PM
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User profile for user: a_tempest 
User level: Level2 177 points
Posted on Oct 5, 2018 6:02 PM
It is an air quality alert. An air quality alert is used by Government agencies to communicate to the public how polluted the air currently is or how polluted it is forecast to become. It can be 'unhealthy' for the public and 'sensitive' to those who have medical conditions ie Asthma.
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User profile for user: a_tempest
User level: Level2 177 points
Oct 5, 2018 6:02 PM in response to mamafair
It is an air quality alert. An air quality alert is used by Government agencies to communicate to the public how polluted the air currently is or how polluted it is forecast to become. It can be 'unhealthy' for the public and 'sensitive' to those who have medical conditions ie Asthma.
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User profile for user: IdrisSeabright 
User level: Level10 153,269 points
Dec 13, 2018 7:35 AM in response to stellastarBV
Canceled? I just got this for the very first time ever 12/15/18 Made me look twice!
deggie was joking that they cancelled the mental health alert after the last presidential election. The air quality alert has not ben cancelled.
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User profile for user: Dechakins
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Nov 2, 2018 9:00 AM in response to a_tempest
The good news is… It’s not a psychological evaluation :-)
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Nov 2, 2018 11:02 AM in response to Dechakins
They cancelled that one after the last presidential inauguration.
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User profile for user: keannetamara
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Nov 20, 2018 6:08 AM in response to Dechakins
Lol that's what I thought it was, I was like woah these apple watches are getting really blunt.
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User profile for user: stellastarBV
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Dec 13, 2018 7:26 AM in response to deggie
Canceled? I just got this for the very first time ever 12/15/18 Made me look twice!
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apple watch - unhealthy/sensitive
As a seasoned technology enthusiast and Apple ecosystem expert, I can provide a comprehensive analysis of the user's concern regarding the "unhealthy/sensitive" message on their Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) running watchOS 5.0.1. My expertise in wearable technology, coupled with a thorough understanding of Apple's software and hardware, enables me to shed light on the situation.
The evidence supporting my expertise lies in my familiarity with the watchOS ecosystem, which includes its features, updates, and functionalities. Having extensively followed Apple's product developments and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements until my knowledge cutoff date in January 2022, I can confidently interpret the scenario described by the user.
Now, let's delve into the user's query and the subsequent responses. A user named "mamafair" reported receiving an "unhealthy/sensitive" message on their Apple Watch Series 3. The first response, by user "a_tempest," explains that this message is an air quality alert. Government agencies use such alerts to communicate the current or forecasted pollution levels in the air. The alert categorizes the air quality as "unhealthy" for the general public and "sensitive" for individuals with medical conditions such as asthma.
The subsequent interactions involve users sharing their experiences and humorous remarks about the alert. User "IdrisSeabright" mentions receiving the alert for the first time on December 15, 2018, and there is a playful exchange about the cancellation of a mental health alert, which is clarified by user "deggie."
To sum up, the "unhealthy/sensitive" message on the Apple Watch Series 3 is an air quality alert, and it reflects the current or forecasted pollution levels. This alert aims to inform users, especially those with medical conditions, about the potential health risks associated with the air quality. The light-hearted exchanges in the thread highlight the users' reactions and interpretations of the alert, adding a touch of humor to the conversation.
