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Environmental Public Health Tracking: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Data
… not have a good flow of fresh air, such as a garage or a house with closed windows and doors. Breathing high levels of CO can cause severe illness or death in a matter of minutes. Red blood … -
LTCFS Instructions Module 2: Target Groups
… tasks unrelated to gainful employment, C. Walking, D. Receptive and expressive language, E. Breathing, F. Working, G. Participating in educational programs, H. Mobility, other than walking, … -
Mpox (Monkeypox): Vaccine Information
… Signs of an allergic reaction may include: Hives Swelling of the face or throat Difficulty breathing Increased heartbeat Dizziness Any adverse reaction after getting vaccinated should be … -
LTCFS Instructions Module 7: Health-Related Services (HRS) Table
… response to low blood oxygen (adjusting oxygen flow, repositioning, cueing pursed-lipped deep breathing, etc.) in an acutely unstable condition. Suctioning is completed when the person is … treatment. IPPB Treatments : “IPPB” is an abbreviation for intermittent positive pressure breathing. An IPPB machine provides short-term mechanical ventilation to expand the lungs, … : A ventilator (also known as a respirator) is the equipment used to mechanically assist breathing by delivering air to the lungs. A ventilator can take over the act of breathing … -
Past Outbreaks in Wisconsin
… do not work against adenoviruses. There are a number of ways you can get an adenovirus: Breathing in adenovirus from the air : someone with the virus coughs or sneezes and the virus … is not normally spread from person to person. People can get Legionnaires’ disease after breathing in small water droplets with Legionella . This CDC infographic outlines how Legionella … -
Environmental Public Health Tracking: Resources and Publications
… Alert: Monitoring Wisconsin Carbon Monoxide Poisonings with an Active Alert System 2016-02-18— Breathing Easy: Monitoring Air Quality in Ice Arenas Partners and links Well Water Quality Viewer … -
Environmental Public Health Tracking: Lead Poisoning Data
… construction, mining, and manufacturing, where workers are at risk of being exposed to lead by breathing it in, ingesting it, or coming in contact with it. People may also come into contact … -
Winter Safety Measures for Health Care Providers
… A person with severe hypothermia may be unconscious and may not seem to have a pulse or to be breathing. In this case, handle the victim gently, and get emergency assistance immediately. Even … -
Environmental Public Health Tracking: Community Design Data
… in the U.S., such as motor vehicle-related injuries, obesity, physical inactivity, and breathing and heart problems related to air pollution are all influenced by the design of our … -
COVID-19: Impacts on DHS Programs
… exposed to COVID-19 and develops a fever, cough or other symptoms, or experiences difficulty breathing, advise them to immediately call their healthcare provider for medical advice. … -
Health Professional: Mold Frequently Asked Questions
… others are potentially harmful, especially if eaten. However, there is little evidence that breathing mycotoxins in mold-contaminated buildings represents a health hazard. The American …
Last revised March 23, 2023