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Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority. Take steps to
keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy—and ready to enjoy the holidays.
1. Wash hands often to help prevent the spread of germs. It’s flu season.
Wash your hands with soap and clean running water for at least twenty
(20) seconds.
2. Bundle up to stay dry and warm. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing
depending on the weather conditions.
3. Manage stress. Give yourself a break if you feel stressed out,
overwhelmed, and out of control. Some of the best ways to manage stress
are to find support, connect socially, and get plenty of sleep.
4. Don’t drink and drive or let others drink and drive. Whenever anyone
drives drunk, they put everyone on the road in danger. Choose not to drink
and drive and help others do the same.
5. Be smoke-free. Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke. Smokers have
greater health risks because of their tobacco use, but nonsmokers also are
at risk when exposed to tobacco smoke.
6. Fasten seat belts while driving or riding in a motor vehicle. Always
buckle your children in the car using a child safety seat, booster seat, or
seat belt according to their height, weight, and age. Buckle up every time,
no matter how short the trip and encourage passengers to do the same.
7. Get exams and screenings. Ask your health care provider what exams you
need and when to get them. Update your personal and family history.
8. Get your vaccinations. Vaccinations help prevent diseases and save lives.
It is recommended for everyone six (6) months and older to get a flu
vaccine each year.
9. Monitor children. Keep potentially dangerous toys, food, drinks,
household items, and other objects out of children’s reach. Protect them
from drowning, burns, falls, and other potential accidents.
10. Practice fire safety. Most residential fires occur during the winter months,
so don’t leave fireplaces, space heaters, food cooking on stoves, or candles
unattended. Have an emergency plan and practice it regularly.
11. Prepare food safely. Remember these simple steps: Wash hands and
surfaces often, avoid cross-contamination, cook foods to proper
temperatures and refrigerate foods promptly.
12. Eat healthy, stay active. Eat fruits and vegetables which pack nutrients
and help lower the risk for certain diseases. Limit your portion sizes and
foods high in fat, salt, and sugar. Also, be active for at least 2½ hours a
week and help kids and teens be active for at least 1 hour a day.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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