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  • Choose Safe Places

    • Updated on August 19, 2022.
  • Climate and Health: Drought and Your Health

    … diet possible Seek services of food banks or other resources if necessary Poor Air Quality Breathing Problems Worsening asthma or other respiratory conditions Fatigue with exertion Stay …
    • Updated on December 27, 2022.
  • Environmental Public Health Tracking: Gastroschisis Data

    … The misplaced organs can make it difficult for the baby’s lungs to expand, which can cause breathing problems. Sometimes death of the bowel is a complication. Babies with gastroschisis are …
    • Updated on January 05, 2023.
  • Environmental Public Health Tracking: Infant Mortality Data

    … one year of age. What is a live birth? Live birth is the complete birth of a baby that must be breathing or showing other evidence of life, such as a heartbeat. What are the risk factors for …
    • Updated on August 01, 2022.
  • Home Heating Oil Spills

    … your local health department and home insurance agent. Prevent exposure It is best to avoid breathing the fuel oil fumes and minimize skin contact. Fuel oil contains many substances which … Health Concerns Brief exposure to fuel oil will not usually cause long-term harm. However, breathing fuel oil vapors in an enclosed space like a basement can cause some short term …
    • Updated on January 12, 2022.
  • Carbon Black

    • Updated on June 15, 2022.
  • Cyclopentadiene

    • Updated on June 15, 2022.
  • Methane

    • Updated on June 15, 2022.
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

    • Updated on November 02, 2022.
  • Dose of Reality: Safer Use/Harm Reduction

    … risk for an overdose. Consider your physical health. People living with asthma or other breathing problems, kidney issues, liver issues, and HIV are at high risk for an overdose. More …
    • Updated on February 04, 2023.
  • Coronavirus

    • Updated on January 11, 2023.
  • Atrazine

    • Updated on February 12, 2023.
  • 1,2-Dichloropropane (DCP)

    • Updated on June 15, 2022.
  • 1,1,1-Trichloroethane

    … billion by volume (ppbv). The action level is considered to be protective of public health. Breathing 1,1,1-TCA for a lifetime at 940 ppbv is very unlikely to be harmful to people. If …
    • Updated on June 15, 2022.
  • First Death from Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with COVID-19 Reported in Wisconsin

    … your child is showing any emergency warning signs of MIS-C, such as lingering fever, trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure that does not go away, confusion, inability to wake up or stay …
    • Updated on February 18, 2022.
  • Rhinovirus and Enterovirus

    • Updated on November 02, 2022.
  • Resilient Wisconsin: Trauma and Toxic Stress

    … and/or aches and pains. Seek immediate medical care if you experience chest pain or difficulty breathing. Types of trauma What is trauma? It's the response to a terrible event. This can be a … hyper aware or “on guard” at all times Recurring thoughts about traumatic incidents  Elevated breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure  Changes in your normal sleep or eating patterns  Hear …
    • Updated on February 04, 2023.
  • Childhood Communicable Diseases

    … particles released by infected persons during coughing, sneezing, singing, talking, and breathing. Local decision makers should refer to the COVID-19: Healthy Kids webpage to find …
    • Updated on August 29, 2022.
  • Pulp and Paper Industry Odors

    … concentrated (for example, by weather conditions), area residents may experience eye and breathing irritation. Other symptoms may include nausea and headaches. People with asthma may …
    • Updated on June 29, 2020.
Last revised March 22, 2023