Tips for a safe summer

For quick release: July 1, 2022   (22-096)

Call: DOH Communications

OLYMPIA — As quite a few prepare for Fourth of July gatherings and summer time outings, the Washington State Office of Health and fitness (DOH) would like to remind people to continue to be healthier and rejoice properly.

“Have a harmless summer months. Be conscious of dangers and acquire safety measures to defend your self and those people around you,” said Umair A. Shah MD, MPH, Secretary of Wellness. “A tiny planning can make a major distinction.”

Some quick approaches to prepare for a risk-free and healthful summer contain:

• Apply h2o basic safety. Always supervise young small children actively playing in or in the vicinity of the drinking water. Have on a Coastline Guard-accepted lifestyle jacket that suits you when swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, or boating. Remember that even h2o that appears warm on the surface area can guide to cold water shock that will incapacitate excellent swimmers.
• Study how to beat the warmth and avoid heat-similar health and fitness challenges. Never ever leave any human being or pet in a parked auto. Consume a lot of fluids and stay in air-conditioned areas when achievable. Wear light-weight, light-weight-colored, free-fitting garments, and stay clear of being outdoors through the best components of the day. Use high SPF sunblock, even when the sky is cloudy or overcast. Verify in on family, friends and neighbors who are elderly or may possibly have to have help, and make absolutely sure animals have accessibility to h2o and security from the heat.
• Adhere to foods security recommendations and remember to wash your arms. Safeguard your family members and mates from foodborne illnesses. Wash your palms with soap and sanitize all cooking and having surfaces. Keep very hot foods incredibly hot and cold meals cold, prepare dinner foods to safe inner temperatures, and place food absent following no much more than two hrs at home temperature. Report any foodborne health problems to your neighborhood wellbeing division.
• Avert fireworks injuries. View fireworks displays from a secure distance. Normally have an grownup supervise fireworks routines and do not permit youthful children to enjoy with or ignite fireworks. Phone 911 instantly if a person is hurt.
• For a non-really serious personal injury or illness, take into consideration browsing your main care company or an urgent care clinic if you want clinical consideration. Going to the crisis division only for correct emergencies can assistance reduce the influence on our hospitals all through busy periods like holiday seasons.

• Keep shielding oneself and other individuals from COVID-19. Ensure you are up to day on vaccinations and boosters. Have on a mask in crowded areas and though traveling. Take a COVID-19 take a look at if you feel unwell, have been in make contact with with someone with COVID-19, or are setting up to go to an function or journey. If you check constructive, keep dwelling to aid protect your local community.

By taking steps to get ready, we can all do our portion to aid retain our communities safe for the duration of the holiday break weekend and over and above.

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