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<p class="lead">What surrounds you each day in your home, work, or neighborhood and the resources available to you can affect your health. You can’t always choose what’s in the environments you live, work, or play in. But taking small steps to make your environments safer and limiting your exposure to potentially harmful substances can help keep you healthier. Flip each card below for checklists on how to improve your health in different areas. Click on the images to read articles about each topic. You can also print the checklists separately or all together to share with others or as a reminder to yourself.</p>
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<p>A change in season can brighten your days with vibrant new colors. But blooming flowers and falling leaves can usher in more than beautiful backdrops. Airborne substances that irritate your nose can blow in with the weather. When sneezing, itchy eyes, or a runny nose suddenly appears, allergies may be to blame. Take steps to reduce your exposure to allergens.</p>
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<p>Heat is the biggest danger in the summer months. Being hot for too long can cause many illnesses, some of which can be deadly. But the warmer weather also brings lots of new opportunities to improve your health. Here’s how to make the most of the summer months.</p>
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<p>The frosty air of winter can be invigorating. But cold air can also pose threats to your health, whether you’re indoors or outside. Learn to recognize the signs of your body temperature dropping too low, and take steps to keep yourself and your family warm and safe during the chilly season.</p>
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<li>Keep your heat set to at least 68°F or higher during cold weather. If you need help paying your heating bills, see if you qualify for the <a href="https://liheapch.acf.hhs.gov/search-tool/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0px;" target="_blank">HHS energy assistance program</a>.</li>
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<li>Wear a windproof and water-proof jacket if you’re heading into cold, rainy, windy, or snowy conditions. Dress in layers.</li>
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<li>If someone is showing signs of hypothermia, act fast. Get them out of the cold and into a warm room. Remove any wet clothing. Warm them up gradually. Cover them with warm blankets. Offer them warm drinks, but not alcohol. Avoid hot baths or heating pads. And take their temperature. If it’s below 95°F, get medical help immediately.</li>
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<li><a href="/sites/default/files/health-info/wellness-toolkits/environmental-cold-weather-checklist-3.pdf" title="Guard Against Cold Weather - printable checklist">Printable</a></li>
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<div>air, just waiting to enter your lungs. This can make it hard to breathe and sap your energy. But air pollution can also occur inside—in homes, offices, or even schools. If you’re regularly exposed to high levels of unhealthy air, the health consequences can linger for months or even years.</div>
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<div>Check your region’s air quality index at <a href="https://www.airnow.gov">www.airnow.gov</a>. Orange and red mean it’s a bad air day, so people with lung problems should avoid the outdoors. Purple and maroon mean air pollution is extreme, and everyone should try to stay inside in an environment with clean air.</div>
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<div><strong>Reduce pollutants in your home.</strong> Don’t let anyone smoke in your home. Avoid burning candles, incense, or wood fires. Run fans or open a window when cooking. Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter instead of sweeping to avoid stirring up dust and allergens.</div>
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<p>Summer is a great time to go out and have fun in the water. But recreational waters—including swimming pools, lakes, and oceans—can sometimes get contaminated with bacteria and viruses. Swimming in contaminated water can make you and your family sick. But you can take steps to stay safer while playing in the water.</p>
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<li>Stay out of the water if you’ve had diarrhea recently to help protect others from infectious germs.</li>
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<li>Always wash your hands before you eat or drink.</li>
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<li>Stay out of the ocean for at least 24 hours after a storm. Avoid places where storm water is released on the beach.</li>
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<li>Check for warning signs posted around the area. Ask lifeguards about the water conditions.</li>
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<li>Check local alert systems. Visit the <a href="https://www.epa.gov/beaches/find-information-about-particular-us-beach">EPA's website</a> for information on U.S. beaches.</li>
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<div>Some hazards in the home are easy to see. Like a loose electrical socket. Or torn carpet on the stairs. But others are harder to spot. And some are invisible, in the very air you breathe. These include lead, mold, and radon. But there are ways you can find and fix these unseen hazards. Learn how to reduce your exposure to these health hazards.</div>
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<li><strong>Use vent fans in rooms that have lots of moisture</strong>, like the bathroom, to prevent mold growth.</li>
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<li><strong>Test your home for radon.</strong> Some local, county, or state programs offer free test kits. You can contact the National Radon Program Services at 1-800-SOS-RADON (1-800-767-7236).</li>
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