Watch out for heat-related illness
Over the past 30 years more people have died in this country from heat than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined. This Maine CDC web site has a variety of resources describing the signs of heat-related illness, what you can do if you suspect someone has a heat-related illness, and ways to prevent these illnesses.
Water Safety
· This web site has some basic tips for keeping children safe around open waters.
· This Maine CDC web site has tips for avoiding recreational water illnesses.
Food Safety
· This USDA fact sheet gives information on how to safely defrost frozen foods before cooking them.
· This food safety blog discusses food safety at farmer’s markets.
· US CDC describes food safety at fairs and festivals.
Other Precautions
· Playing outdoors this summer can mean getting cuts that may become infected with bacteria commonly found in soil, including the ones that cause tetanus. Tetanus vaccine can help prevent tetanus disease.
· A single mosquito bite can give you West Nile Virus. Why take a chance? Use repellant.
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Friday, July 16, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Happy Summer!
It's officially summer. Here are some tips to help keep you healthy as you celebrate the warmer weather:
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has posted this advice on how to enjoy the summer and avoid health problems due to heat and skin cancer.
This food safety blog describes safe grilling and food handling when eating outdoors.
Children’s eyes are more at risk for long-term damage from UV rays. This website describes how to pick safe sunglasses for kids.
Plan to go swimming or visit a water park? Find out how to protect yourself and others from recreational water illnesses first.
Severe weather this summer could cause power outages. This US CDC site lists steps you can take to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning if your power goes out, and this food safety blog has has helpful information about keeping food safe in the event of power failures.
And, finally, follow the advice you'll find in this American Public Health Association blog about summer safety.
Have a great, safe summer!
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has posted this advice on how to enjoy the summer and avoid health problems due to heat and skin cancer.
This food safety blog describes safe grilling and food handling when eating outdoors.
Children’s eyes are more at risk for long-term damage from UV rays. This website describes how to pick safe sunglasses for kids.
Plan to go swimming or visit a water park? Find out how to protect yourself and others from recreational water illnesses first.
Severe weather this summer could cause power outages. This US CDC site lists steps you can take to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning if your power goes out, and this food safety blog has has helpful information about keeping food safe in the event of power failures.
And, finally, follow the advice you'll find in this American Public Health Association blog about summer safety.
Have a great, safe summer!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Some tips for safely enjoying Memorial Day Weekend
Temperatures have been in the 80s in Augusta this week, and the forecast is calling for more warm, sunny weather over the long weekend.
Although it's not officially summer, it feels like it.
Keep some of these things in mind as you enjoy the weather and celebrate the holiday:
USDA has several tips for using food thermometers, to avoid under cooking meat. Be careful when you barbecue to prevent foodborne illness.
Having a salad with your barbecue? Remember to check those alfalfa sprouts.
Remember to stay in the shade or take other steps to protect yourself from sunburns and eventual skin cancer.
Going swimming? Think about what you can do to protect yourself and others from recreational water illnesses. And while you're at it, check out www.poolsafely.gov.
Take care and enjoy the weather while it lasts!
Although it's not officially summer, it feels like it.
Keep some of these things in mind as you enjoy the weather and celebrate the holiday:
USDA has several tips for using food thermometers, to avoid under cooking meat. Be careful when you barbecue to prevent foodborne illness.
Having a salad with your barbecue? Remember to check those alfalfa sprouts.
Remember to stay in the shade or take other steps to protect yourself from sunburns and eventual skin cancer.
Going swimming? Think about what you can do to protect yourself and others from recreational water illnesses. And while you're at it, check out www.poolsafely.gov.
Take care and enjoy the weather while it lasts!
Monday, May 24, 2010
National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week
Just in time for the warm weather, it's National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week.
Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) are caused by germs spread by swallowing, breathing in mists or aerosols of, or having contact with contaminated water in swimming pools, hot tubs, water parks, water play areas, interactive fountains, lakes, rivers, or oceans. RWIs can be a wide variety of infections, including stomach, skin, ear, respiratory, eye, neurologic and wound infections. The most commonly reported RWI is diarrhea.
Staying healthy while enjoying summer activities is important. Keeping our recreational water sources clean is also important. Here are some very simple steps you can take to keep yourself and others safe:
For more information, check out: www.mainepublichealth.gov/healthyswimming
Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) are caused by germs spread by swallowing, breathing in mists or aerosols of, or having contact with contaminated water in swimming pools, hot tubs, water parks, water play areas, interactive fountains, lakes, rivers, or oceans. RWIs can be a wide variety of infections, including stomach, skin, ear, respiratory, eye, neurologic and wound infections. The most commonly reported RWI is diarrhea.
Staying healthy while enjoying summer activities is important. Keeping our recreational water sources clean is also important. Here are some very simple steps you can take to keep yourself and others safe:
- Don’t swim when you have diarrhea
- Don’t swallow water when swimming
- Shower with soap before swimming and wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers
- Take kids on bathroom breaks or check diapers often
- Change diapers in a bathroom or a diaper-changing area and not at poolside
- Wash children thoroughly (especially the rear end) with soap and water before they go swimming
For more information, check out: www.mainepublichealth.gov/healthyswimming
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