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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 … -
Environmental Public Health Tracking: Toxic Air Emissions Data
… come in contact with toxic air emissions? We can come in contact with toxic air emissions by breathing in polluted air or breathing in polluted dust particles. What are the health effects of toxic air emissions? We host … Scientists estimate between 4% and 19% of cancers are related to environmental factors. Breathing problems, kidney failure, heart failure, infertility, and birth defects can also result …
Last revised March 29, 2023