OFFICIALS REMIND RESIDENTS OF HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH WILDFIRE SMOKE
The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) cautions residents about the health effects of wildfire smoke as a respiratory irritant. Wildfire smoke can cause scratchy throat, coughing, headaches and/or irritated eyes and nose. Smoke can also worsen asthma, and chronic lung or heart conditions. Dust generated from increased wildfire response activity on dirt roads may also worsen these conditions.
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The elderly and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems and diabetes are more likely to develop serious illness. Wash your hands with soap & water. Cover your coughs & sneezes with your arm, not your hands. If you're sick, stay at home & avoid crowds.
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It is important that YOU make hand washing a healthy habit. Hand washing can help prevent illness. When it comes to washing your hands, it is important to remember wet, lather, scrub, rinse, and dry. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), by washing your hands you can reduce the spread of diarrhea and respiratory illness.
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