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… Cold Exposure: Emergency Equipment On this page: Overview … Overview You may be able to prevent cold exposure by having emergency equipment with you if you … kit. A thermometer. Chemical hot packs. Cold Temperature Exposure Current as of: November 9, …
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… Safety outdoors in the cold for toddlers Last updated August 9, 2013 Playing outside during colder weather can be lots of fun, as long as you ensure … -25°C (-13°F), or if the wind chill is -28°C (-18°F) or colder. Frostbite If your toddler is out in very cold …
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… Difference Between Influenza (Flu) and a Cold On this page: Overview Overview Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both types of upper respiratory infections (URIs) . … by viruses. But the flu is not the same as the common cold. Flu symptoms Flu symptoms are usually much worse than …
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… Heat and Cold Treatment for Cancer Pain On this page: Overview Overview Heat and cold treatments can help with mild to moderate pain from cancer. Heat may relieve sore muscles. Cold may ease pain by numbing pain sensations. Try …
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… Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cold Injury On this page: Overview … Drinking alcohol may increase the risk of injury from cold exposure. Alcohol: Changes your body's ability to … (dilate). This increases heat loss. Cold Temperature Exposure Current as of: November 9, …
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… Heart Failure: Avoiding Colds and Flu On this page: Overview … important that you do as much as possible to avoid catching colds, the flu, and other respiratory infections. Although … hands often, especially when you are around people with colds or the flu. Avoid touching your nose and eyes if …
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… Home Treatment First Aid for Cold Exposure On this page: Overview Overview First aid … you feel chilled. Find shelter so you can get out of the cold, the wind, or the water. Remove cold, wet clothes. Put on dry clothing, especially wool …
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… Cold Exposure: Ways the Body Loses Heat On this page: … Conduction (such as heat loss from sleeping on the cold ground). Heat is lost in air temperatures lower than 20 … can be lost from the body very quickly when it is placed in cold water. Convection (similar to sitting in front of a fan …
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… Wear Proper Clothing to Prevent Cold Injury On this page: Overview Overview To prevent getting too cold, wear proper clothing and shoes, such as: A hat and … together and can be rolled into a fist. Cold Exposure: What Increases Your Risk of Injury? Cold …
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… Quick Tips: Staying Active in Cold Weather On this page: Get Started Health Tools Related … Get Started You can be active outdoors, even when it's cold. Try these tips to have fun and stay safe. Bundle up … keep you from slipping. Avoid outdoor activity in extreme cold, and take the wind chill into account. If you have …
