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Flu: What To Do If You Get Sick
This webpage explains what to do if you have flu symptoms. Most people with mild flu should stay home and avoid others unless they need …
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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
This webinar was held on May 19, 2020, by the CDC and describes Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) linked to COVID-19. Clinicians learned about …
Radon and Your Health
This webpage provides comprehensive information about a radioactive gas called radon, along with its risks and how to prevent exposure. Radon is a leading cause …
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Ticks and Mosquitos
This NIOSH Fast Facts guide helps outdoor workers protect themselves from ticks and mosquitoes, which can spread diseases like Lyme disease and West Nile virus. …
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Stinging Insects
This tip sheet provides safety tips for outdoor workers to protect themselves from stinging insects like bees, wasps, hornets, and fire ants. It describes first …
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Sun Exposure
This tip sheet is about protecting yourself from sun exposure. It describes the dangers of UV rays, which can cause skin cancer and sunburn. Sunburn …
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Cold Stress
This tip sheet describes how to protect yourself from cold stress, which can cause illnesses like hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot, and chilblains. It explains symptoms …
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Heat Stress
This tip sheet is about protecting yourself from heat stress, which can cause illnesses like heat stroke, exhaustion, and cramps. It describes symptoms of each …
Radiological Terrorism: Public Health Officials Toolkit
This toolkit helps public health professionals prepare for radiation emergencies. It describes guidelines for handling bodies contaminated with radioactive materials, including setting up safe morgue …
Emergency Use of Doxycycline
This webpage provides guidance on using doxycycline and ciprofloxacin for preventing anthrax after exposure. It describes how these antibiotics can help protect people who might …