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How to Build an Individual Emergency Kit: Discussion Guide
This discussion guide describes how to build an individual emergency kit by including supplies you use every day, like food, water, and medicine. It suggests …
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Evacuating or Leaving During Emergencies
This document describes how to prepare for emergencies if you need to leave your home. It suggests taking important items, keeping health information with you, …
How to Cope with Your Feelings
This webpage describes ways to handle your feelings, especially during tough times. It suggests talking to someone you trust, taking care of your body with …
Adolescent and School Health: Safe and Supportive Environments
This CDC website provides valuable resources and information on creating safe and supportive environments to promote the well-being of adolescents. It covers topics such as …
What to Know About Bird Flu
This fact sheet explains bird flu, a disease caused by viruses that usually spread among birds. It describes how people can get infected through direct …
Measles (Rubeola)
This fact sheet explains that measles is a highly contagious virus causing fever and rash. It describes the disease's course, symptoms like fever, cough, and …
Modeling the Effect of School Closures in a Pandemic Scenario: Exploring Two Different Contact Matrices
This article is about how closing schools during a flu pandemic can affect the spread of the disease. It describes using a model to see …
Guidelines for Cleaning Safely After a Disaster
The website describes how to clean up safely after a disaster, such as a flood or storm. It gives tips on wearing protective gear like …
Safety Guidelines: Reentering Your Flooded Home
The tip sheet describes important safety steps to follow when going back into your home after a flood. It explains how to protect yourself from …
Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings, 2023
2023
· National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV),
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The compendium provides guidelines to prevent diseases from animals in public places like fairs and petting zoos. It describes how germs can spread through direct …