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SCHU Staff 911 26th St. 325-573-3508 office 325-573-0380 fax
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Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 12:25
NO AUG. 26, IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 11:15
Scurry County Health Unit
NO IMMUNIZATION CLINIC THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010
ALL NURSES WILL BE OUT FOR TRAINING
REGULAR CLINIC WILL RESUME:
Tuesday AUG. 31 8:30 - 11:00 am 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Thursday SEPT.2 7:00 - 11:00am NO afternoon clinics
Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 13:53
ALONG CAME THE SUMMER!!
Wednesday, 05 May 2010 15:00
Scurry County Health Unit
Summer time does not come alone!! It brings on summer dangersright alone with the cook-outs, swimming and other outdoors activites. We must be aware of the many things that may occur during the summer. Here are a few to wrap our minds around:
Sunburns-Many have become very sick from too much sun explosion. Too much sun exposure can have serious repercussions. Sun exposure damages us through radiation, which is why we can be burned while snow skiing as easily as a hot day on the beach. Camping-The fire department recommends people use a flame-retardant tent, and always pitch it away from a campfire.
Driving/ Biking - Summertime is vacation time and now more than ever that means a road trip. The more vehicles on the road, the greater the potential for traffic accidents and injuries. When school is out of session, there will be more young, inexperienced drivers behind the wheel, adding to the risk of accidents. Distracted driving is on the rise, making summer time driving the scariest time for teens, as well as, adults. Cell phone talking and texting has caused drivers to lose control and caused driving to become even more dangerous! And let’s not forget, highway construction projects.
Fireworks- It wouldn't be summer without the Fourth of July fireworks, Fireworks accidents, unfortunately, are as predictable as ants at a picnic. The National Safety Council reports that, in 2005, an estimated 10,800 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries, nearly half of whom were under 15 years old. Injuries are not limited to large fireworks with a massive explosive potential. About a third of the injuries were from small firecrackers, bottle rockets, and sparklers.
Swimming and it's dangers are a top hazard that will be discuss in an additional enclosed article.
Last Updated on Thursday, 06 May 2010 09:29
SHARKS IN THE WATER!!
Thursday, 06 May 2010 09:14
Scurry County Health Unit
Now that I've gotten your attention, THERE ARE NO SHARKS IN THE WATER! But there is danger larking in our pools. Danger that we need to be fully aware of for the up and coming summer water outings.
Healthy Swimming/Recreational Water Swimming and other water-related activities are excellent ways to get the physical activity needed for a healthy life, and millions of people enjoy oceans, lakes, rivers, pools, and spas each year. However, it is important to be aware of ways to prevent water-related adverse health events, such as sunburn and other injuries, drowning, and recreational water illnesses (RWIs).
RWIs can be a wide variety infections, including gastrointestinal, skin, ear, respiratory, eye, neurologic, and wound infections. The most commonly reported RWI is diarrhea. Diarrheal illnesses can be caused by germs such as Crypto (short for Cryptosporidium), Giardia, Shigella, norovirus and E. coli O157:H7. In the past two decades, there has been an increase in the number of RWI outbreaks associated with swimming.
It is important to learn the basic facts about RWIs so you can keep yourself and your family healthy. CDC's Healthy Swimming program offers information and resources to raise awareness about RWIs and how to prevent them. Please log on to the above web-site for additional information. Until then, you can help with provention by practicing the following healthy swimming behaviors:
* Refrain from swimming when you have diarrhea * Avoid swallowing pool water or even getting it into your mouth * Shower before swimming and wash your hands after using the toilet or diaper changing * Change diapers in bathroom and not by the poolside * Take children on toilet breaks & diaper changes often
Last Updated on Thursday, 06 May 2010 09:59
Seasonal Influenza (Flu)
Friday, 29 January 2010 09:03
Scurry County Health Unit
Flu activity has declined in recent weeks but flu activity – caused by 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses — may continue for several more months. CDC continues to recommend vaccination with seasonal and 2009 H1N1 vaccine. While supplies of seasonal flu vaccines may be limited, supplies of 2009 H1N1 vaccines have increased dramatically. Find a vaccine.
