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… in your home You can use the following tips to help avoid health problems that are … and gas ranges You can use the following tips to help prevent indoor air pollution from … company to adjust the burners so the flame tips are blue. If you're planning to buy a new …
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… Learning Center Learn about environmental health Harmful substances in the … make you sick. Our environmental health topics can help you learn more about …
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… air conditioning. When it is hot outside for several days, the heat builds up indoors … illness? Some people are at increased risk for heat-related illness if they do not have … years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress efficiently and are less …
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35c Heat-related Series Heat and humidity can go up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would …
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… Overview Food and water contaminated with bacteria, … or toxins can make us sick. Learn about food and water safety and how to prepare for emergencies. …
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Condition Basics What is foodborne illness? foodborne illness (also called food poisoning) is an illness caused by eating foods that have harmful germs in them. These germs are mostly found in raw …
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Condition Basics What is staph foodborne illness? Staph foodborne illness is a type of foodborne illness caused by infection with the Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacterium. The bacteria …
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… Condition Basics What is C. perfringens foodborne illness? C. perfringens foodborne … Normally, bacteria are found on food after cooking, and these bacteria can multiply and … store it. Reading food labels and following safety instructions will reduce your chances …
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… Basics What is Vibrio vulnificus foodborne illness? Vibrio vulnificus foodborne illness is caused by Vibrio vulnificus , a … What causes it? Vibrio vulnificus foodborne illness occurs when you eat seafood infected …
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… failure, coronary artery disease, or high blood pressure. Tuberculosis (TB). HIV. Cancer … failure, coronary artery disease, or high blood pressure. Tuberculosis (TB). HIV. Cancer …
