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Public Health Advisory: Fentanyl Increasingly Present in Overdose Deaths in Wisconsin
… that fentanyl-involved overdoses may require several doses of NARCAN® in order to restore breathing. Talk to patients who have overdosed about opioid safety. If appropriate, connect the … -
Cleaning Mold In Your Home
… door openings, windows floors and vents (the plastic should be at least 4 mm in thickness) A breathing respirator (to cover mouth and nose) with HEPA cartridges (available at most home … -
COVID-19: Health Care Providers
… nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Symptoms of more severe illness may include, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, confusion or change in mental status, persistent pain or pressure … of at least one of the following signs or symptoms: Cough Shortness of breath Difficulty breathing New olfactory disorder (loss of smell) New taste disorder (loss of taste) New confusion … -
Lead-Safe Wisconsin: Protecting Adults from Lead Exposure
… in things like fishing sinkers and commercial paint. Lead poisoning occurs by swallowing or breathing in lead dust and fumes, which can build up in the body over time. Exposure to a small … -
Mold and Health Guidance
… air and are not suspected to be a health hazard to the general public. Mold exposure from breathing indoor or outdoor air can be irritating and can aggravate allergies and asthma. Health … -
Environmental Public Health Tracking: Air Quality Data
… How am I exposed to air pollution? You can be exposed to pollutants from the air by breathing in contaminated air or contaminated dust particles. What are the health effects of air … -
Dose of Reality: Get the Facts on Opioids
… disease that can be managed. Taking too many opioids at one time can cause a person to stop breathing and die. Fentanyl: You can't feel it, see it, smell it, or taste it. People all over … -
COVID-19: Early Care and Education Programs
… possible symptoms of COVID-19 as fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, and/or sore …
Last revised March 22, 2023