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Summer Food Safety Tips
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy cookouts, family reunions, picnics, and neighborhood celebrations. Unfortunately, warmer temperatures also create ideal conditions for bacteria to grow on food. These summer food safety tips are easy and worth practicing to avoid illness >
🌟 Families come in many forms—and WIC is here to support them.
Whether you're a grandparent raising grandchildren, a father caring for young children, or another primary caregiver, WIC may be able to help with nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and other valuable resources.
You don't have to figure it out alone.
📞 Call the Moultrie County Health Department WIC Office at (217) 728-4114 to learn more about eligibility and available services.
☀️ Summer adventures are better without bug bites.
Whether you're gardening, attending a ballgame, exploring a park, or working outdoors, insect repellent is one of the easiest ways to reduce your risk of being bitten by mosquitoes, ticks, gnats, and other biting insects.
Choose a repellent containing DEET or picaridin, follow the label directions, and make insect protection part of your routine whenever you spend time outdoors.
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☀️ Don't underestimate the dangers of extreme heat.
Heat is one of the leading weather-related causes of illness and death in the United States, but many heat-related emergencies are preventable.
Remember to stay hydrated, wear clothing that helps keep you cool, and take breaks in air-conditioned or shaded areas. Most importantly, never leave a child or pet unattended in a parked vehicle.
Small actions can save lives.
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Local. Affordable. Convenient. MCHD lab services are available on M-W each week. The schedule is listed below. Call (217) 728-4114 to schedule your appointment and take an important step toward better health. More information is available at www.moultriehealth.org/news/lab-services-at-the-moultrie-county-health-department/.
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☀️ Summer adventures are more enjoyable when you're prepared for the unexpected.
When you're involved in summer activities, minor injuries can happen. Knowing a few basic first-aid techniques and keeping a well-stocked first-aid kit nearby can help you respond quickly and confidently.
Our latest article covers first aid basics for common summer injuries, including insect bites and stings, sunburns, cuts and scrapes, and sprains and strains. Click on the image below to learn more.
First Aid Basics for Summer Activities | Moultrie County Health Department
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How to Handle Bites, Burns, Sprains, and More While Enjoying the Outdoors Prepare for Summer Activities The arrival of summer is an exciting time. Most of us look forward to summer holidays, the oppor...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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