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Rules of the Road for the New School Year
School is back in session, and traffic patterns have changed almost overnight. School buses are out and about, children are walking or riding bicycles to school, and parents and teen drivers fill parking lots and drop-off lanes. Here are some important reminders to keep kids safe >
That water across the road may be more dangerous than it looks.
Heavy thunderstorms can quickly cause water to collect over roads and in low-lying areas. Never assume you know how deep the water is or that your vehicle can safely make it through.
When water covers the road ahead, turn around. Don't drive around barricades. Get there safely—even if it takes a little longer.
Don't give mosquitoes an easy place to multiply—or an easy opportunity to bite.
Dump standing water from containers around your home, use an EPA-registered insect repellent when outdoors, and take mosquito concerns seriously.
The simple steps below can reduce mosquito populations around your home and help protect your family from mosquito-borne illnesses.
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You cooked the meat to a safe temperature. Now make sure it stays safe before it reaches the table.
Putting cooked meat back onto a plate that held it raw can transfer harmful germs right back to the food. Using separate plates and clean utensils is an easy way to help prevent cross-contamination.
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MCHD lab services are available on M-W each week. It's local, affordable, and convenient. 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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When it comes to breast cancer, knowledge can lead to action. Click on the image below to learn more about breast cancer symptoms, risk reduction, and the importance of early detection.
Breast Cancer Awareness: How Knowledge Influences Outcomes | Moultrie County Health Department
www.moultriehealth.org
Understand how symptom detection, risk reduction, and early diagnosis can improve survival rates. Breast cancer is a formidable adversary. Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers diagnosed ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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