Posts Tagged ‘protection’
June Is Summer Safety Month
According to Community Health of Central Washington, anyone can be at risk for a heat-related illness. Follow these summer safety tips, like taking extra breaks and drinking lots of water. Summer Safety Tips: Stay Hydrated Dehydration is safety concern during the summer months. Be sure to drink enough liquids throughout the day, as our bodies […]
Preventing Mosquito Bites
Protect yourself from mosquito bites by using insect repellent. Apply an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered insect repellent that contains one of the active ingredients below: DEET Picaridin IR3535 Oil of lemon eucalyptus Para-menthane-diol 2-Undecanone Visit the EPA website to search which EPA registered insect repellent product is right for you. Make sure to always […]
Skin Cancer – Know the Facts
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US. Skin cancer is caused by overexposure to ultraviolet light (UV). Ultraviolet light comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps. Exposure to UV light can cause sunburn, changes in skin texture, premature aging of the skin, and skin cancer. You are at greater […]
What You Need to Know About the Zika Virus
Disease facts Spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected “Aedes” species mosquito Most common symptoms: fever rash joint pain conjunctivitis (red eyes) Illness is usually mild and vague; many do not seek treatment therefore never knowing that they were infected First discovered in 1947 in Uganda; additional cases in Asia and Pacific […]
Facts About Ebola Virus
Not having all of the facts regarding the Ebola Outbreak can be very scary. Knowing the symptoms and how it is spread can help eliminate some of those fears. Below are some basic facts from the CDC regarding Ebola. Ebola is NOT spread through Casual Contact Air Water Food grown or legally purchased in the […]
