Bravo to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services for reminding people of what they can due to prevent injuries and illness this summer! This is public health promotion (and hopefully prevention) at its best!!
Copied from the West Kentucky Star’s website:
Public Health Safety Tips for Memorial Day Weekend
By KY Cabinet for Family and Health ServicesFRANKFORT, KY – For many, Memorial Day represents the unofficial beginning of summer, marking the onset of barbecues, parties and water sports. With that in mind, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) reminds the public to continue to follow guidelines for food, outdoor and water safety. “Activities like grilling, spending time outdoors and swimming are wonderful ways to celebrate the holiday and the onset of warm weather, but it’s important to practice a few standard rules of public health,” said DPH Commissioner Dr. William Hacker. “Practicing food safety while preparing and storing food will prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing foodborne illness. The same goes for the pool and spending time outdoors – take necessary steps to eliminate unhealthy conditions from the water, sun exposure and mosquitoes.”
Article continues with more, specific advice….
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