PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

PREVENT RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES
(SUCH AS THE CORONAVIRUS)

The best way to prevent infection is to
avoid being exposed to the virus. The
CDC recommends washing your hands
often with soap and water for at least 20
seconds and to avoid close contact with
people who are sick.

2/10/2020

PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

DRUG AND ALCOHOL

DO NOT ABUSE COUGH AND COLD
MEDICINE

When cough and cold medicines are
taken as directed, they safely treat
symptoms caused by colds and flu.
But when taken in higher quantities or
when you don't have any symptoms,
they may affect the brain in ways very
similar to illegal drugs, and can even
lead to addiction and even death.

2/3/2020

PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH

DO NOT LEAVE A CHILD ALONE IN THE
CAR

About every 10 days one child passes
away from heatstroke in a vehicle.
Cars heat up fast regardless of cooler
months when the temperatures outside
are lower. Even if the window is left
cracked, temperatures increase 20
degrees Fahrenheit during just the first
10 minutes inside a vehicle.

1/27/2020

PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

ENVIRONMENTAL

GO REUSABLE

Less plastics than you think are
recycled, the majority are actually
incinerated or dumped in landfills.
To help phase out single-use items such
as plastic grocery and garbage bags,
cutlery, and, yes, those wonderful
bendy straws. Use reusable Ziploc bags,
canvas bags for the grocery store, and
reusable or bamboo straws and cutlery.

1/13/2020

PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

DISABILITIES EMERGENCY TIP

People with cognitive impairments may
want to consider keeping a list of key
phrases on a card for emergency personnel
on them in case of an emergency. Think
about what someone who is helping you
might need to know about you. For
example: "I communicate using an assistive
communication device" or "Please write
down information for me".

1/20/2020