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Clean hands save lives : emergency situations
  • Published Date:
    February 15, 2007
  • Language:
    English
Filetype[PDF-88.98 KB]


Details:
  • Corporate Authors:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
  • Series:
    Disaster safety
  • Keywords:
  • Description:
    After an emergency, finding running water can be difficult. However, keeping your hands clean helps you avoid getting sick. It is best to wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. However, when water is not available, you can use alcohol-based hand products made for washing hands (sanitizers).

    handhygienefacts.pdf

  • Document Type:
    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
  • Supporting Files:
    No Additional Files
    1. Preventing violence after a natural disaster
      Corporate Author:
      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
      Published:
      August 2, 2006
      Series:
      Disaster safety
      Description:
      The increased stress associated with disruptions in families; challenges in meeting daily needs such as food, water, and shelter; as well as disruptions in health and law enforcement services can increase the possibility of violence. Strategies for p...
      File Type:
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    2. Reentering your flooded home
      Corporate Author:
      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S)
      Published:
      October 27, 2004
      Series:
      Disaster safety
      Description:
      When returning to a home that’s been flooded after natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods, be aware that your house may be contaminated with mold or sewage, which can cause health risks for your family. : reenterfloodedhome.pdf
      File Type:
      Filetype[PDF - 81.58 KB]
    3. Retourner dans une maison inondée
      Corporate Author:
      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S)
      Published:
      27 de octubre de 2004
      Series:
      Disaster safety
      Description:
      Reentering your flooded home [French] : French translation of “Reentering Your Flooded Home" (http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/mold/reenter.asp). : Spanish translation of “Reentering Your Flooded Home" (http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/mold/reenter...
      File Type:
      Filetype[PDF - 84.99 KB]
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