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Holiday Tips For Health and Safety

Posted December 26, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Alexandra M. Haller

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition

The holiday season can be an incredibly special time. We are grateful for the safe and joyous reunions with family and friends. We celebrate our health, as we survived yet another year. Some of us take time to meditate on our faith and religion and the strength they give us. Some are excited to give that particular, individualized gift. The list of moments to treasure and appreciate never stops growing.

We are served best to keep in mind certain practices that we can engage in to keep ourselves and our loved one safe and healthy at this chaotic time of year. In a timely fashion, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CCD) has released a feature with some holiday tips. The CDC Mission is “to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.” The list covers a broad spectrum of topics from food, fire and automobile safety to keeping your stress levels down and your home germ-free.  Here are their 12 tips as posted on their website:

1. Wash hands often to keep yourself from spreading germs and getting sick.
2. Bundle up and stay dry to keep warm.
3. Manage stress. Keep a check on over-commitment and over-spending.
4. Don’t drink and drive. Don’t let anyone else drink and drive.
5. Be smoke-free. Avoid smoking and second-hand smoke.
6. Fasten seat belts while driving or riding in a motor vehicle. Always buckle your child in the car using a child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt according to the child’s height, weight, and age.
7. Get exams and screenings. Ask your health care provider what exams and tests you need to help find diseases and conditions early or before they start.
8. Get your vaccinations. Vaccinations help prevent diseases and save lives.
9. Monitor the children. Keep dangerous toys, food, and household items out of their reach. Make sure toys are used properly.
10. Practice fire safety. Most residential fires occur during the winter months. Never leave fireplaces, stoves, or candles unattended.
11. Prepare food safely. Remember four simple steps: wash hands and surfaces often, avoid cross-contamination, cook foods to proper temperatures, and refrigerate promptly.
12. Eat healthy, and get moving. Limit your portion sizes and foods high in fat and sugar. Get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most, preferably all, days of the week.

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