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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 >
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🚜 Whether you're working on the farm, at a construction site, on the road, or in your own yard, don't underestimate the summer heat.
Your body needs time to adjust to hot working conditions. Drink plenty of water, schedule breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas, wear lightweight clothing when appropriate, and pay attention to how you and those around you are feeling.
Preventing heat illness is far easier than treating it. A few simple habits can help keep everyone safer this summer. www.moultriehealth.org/news/heat-safety-protecting-yourself-during-hot-summer-weather-2/
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🦟 The best way to fight mosquitoes is to stop them before they hatch.
Did you know mosquitoes can breed in as little as a bottle cap of standing water? After a rain, take a few minutes to walk around your yard and empty anything that collects water, including buckets, flower pots, birdbaths, tires, toys, pet dishes, and clogged gutters.
A little prevention each week can help reduce mosquitoes around your home and lower the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses. www.moultriehealth.org/news/west-nile-virus-prevention-tips-as-mosquitos-become-active/
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🌞 Stay safe during extreme heat! Wear lightweight clothing, drink plenty of water, and know the warning signs of heat-related illness. A few simple steps can help you stay healthy all summer long. More information is available at www.moultriehealth.org/news/staying-safe-in-hot-summer-weather/.
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Planning a summer getaway?
Don't let mosquitoes become part of your travel plans. Packing an EPA-registered insect repellent, choosing accommodations with air conditioning or screened windows, and using a bed net when appropriate can help reduce your risk of mosquito bites.
Take a look at today's graphic for a few simple ways to protect yourself while traveling.
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