Environmental Health

CDC’s Environmental Health board shares information about how the environment and your health are connected.
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Radon can build up in homes and buildings putting people at risk. CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry created this activity book to help families learn about radon. Ray, the radon guide, will show you where radon can be found and how it can affect people’s health. Tap the link to download the book. Kids Activity Book, Kansas State University, Family Learning, Kids Activity Books, Health Board, Health Books, Environmental Health, Disease Prevention, Kids Activity
Radon for Kids Activity Book
Winter weather can lead to health risks such as frostbite, hypothermia, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Follow these tips to prepare your home for winter, then visit CDC’s website for more winter safety tips. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Winter Safety, Carbon Monoxide, Health Day, Health Risks, Air Pollution, Winter Weather
Is Your Home Ready for Winter?
NEVER leave children or pets in a parked car. Cars can quickly heat up to dangerous temperatures, even when it feels cool outside. Visit CDC’s website for more heat safety tips. Heat Safety, Parked Car, How To Protect Yourself, Extreme Heat, Severe Weather, Protect Yourself, Safety Tips
Protect Children and Pets from Extreme Heat
Some people may be more at risk of heat-related illness than others. During hot weather, check on your family, friends, neighbors, and teammates. Visit CDC's website for heat safety tips for different groups. High Risk, Medical Conditions, Outdoor Kids
Are you at high risk for heat-related illness?
As temperatures warm up, know how you can stay safe from extreme heat. Follow these tips to help prevent heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Visit our website for more heat safety tips. Heat Exhaustion, Health Articles Wellness, Working Mom Life, Working Mom Tips, Drink Plenty Of Water
Steps to Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses
During extreme heat, the temperature in your car could be deadly. Never leave children or pets in cars. Visit CDC's website for more heat safety tips. Environmental Health And Safety, Beat The Heat, Health And Safety
Stay Safe in Extreme Heat
Beat the heat! Know the signs of extreme heat, and visit CDC's website to learn more about heat-related illness. How To Reduce Body Heat, Emergency Heat Source, Heat Sources Emergency, Sources Of Heat
Beat the Heat
Asthma triggers can be different for everyone. Know about common asthma triggers and how to avoid them. Visit the CDC website to learn how you can develop an Asthma Action Plan. Yoga For Asthma, Asthma Triggers, Nursing School Studying, Action Plan, The Plan, Be Different, Nursing School
Know Your Asthma Triggers
Teachers: Access free resources from #ATSDR to help keep your school #mercury free! Common Core Language, Public Service Announcement, Human Services, Public Service, Educational Videos, Free Resources, Public Health
Don't mess with mercury!
You can control your asthma by knowing the warning signs of an asthma attack, staying away from things that cause an attack, and following your doctor’s advice. When you control your asthma, you can breathe easier, be active, and sleep better. Tap the link for more health tips. Asthma Awareness, Asthma Attack, Non Governmental Organization, Asthma Attacks, The Warning, School Programs, Sleep Better
Asthma Awareness Month
Getting too hot can make you sick when your body can’t properly cool itself off. Beat the heat this summer by remembering to: • Stay cool • Stay hydrated • Stay informed Tap to learn more tips on how to prevent heat-related illnesses during National Heat Safety Week. Safety Week, Disease Control, Stay Hydrated, Natural Disasters
Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness
Restaurants with a kitchen manager certified in food safety are less likely to have outbreaks. Find out what certification costs and learn more. Kitchen Hazards, Kitchen Safety Tips, Food Safety Posters, Kitchen Manager, Food Safety And Sanitation, Food Safety Training, Chef Quotes, Culinary Lessons, Food Safety Tips
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CDC infographic on the benefits of swimming, health hazards at pools, and how CDC’s Model Aquatic Health Code can help governments and the aquatics industry reduce risk. Benefits Of Swimming, Health Infographics, Swimming Benefits, Survival Ideas, Water People, Health Disease, Oatmeal Cups, Community Health
Infographic: Decoding the MAHC | Model Aquatic Health Code