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… cleaning up after a flood, especially before handling or eating food. Use hand sanitizers Throw out canned goods if …
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… I make sure that my child is safe when they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce …
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… You should not drink water in the wilderness without treating it first. Parasites and bacteria found in surface … and rivers can contaminate the water you use for drinking, eating and recreation. Untreated water in the wilderness can … and safety can also be affected by people practicing unhealthy backcountry hygiene. If proper toilets are not …
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… allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. …
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… Whenever you disturb surfaces with lead paint, you risk creating hazardous lead dust even if the lead paint is covered … house, remove children and pets and seal the area and all heating vents. Protect the entrance to the working area with … dust. Do not spread the dust around Turn off forced air heating and air conditioning systems and cover vents with …
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… clothing as long as the child does not become too cold or shiver. Shivering can cause the body's temperature to rise Medicine … if your child: Has a fever for more than 3 days Is not eating or drinking well Is lethargic (low energy), …
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… rate even when resting Feeling generally unwell Heavy sweating Muscle cramps Heat rash or heat edema (swelling) … illness include: Hot and flushed or very pale skin Not sweating Severe nausea and/or vomiting Fainting or loss of …
