Get ready to grill safely! See these tips: bit.ly/3yyzHLl

DYK, we offer a free tick identification service? If a tick bites you, we can help identify what type of tick it is. Learn more: bit.ly/3WLfuK8

Did you know swallowing even a small amount of water contaminated with diarrhea germs can make you sick for up to 3 weeks? Don’t swallow water at the pool or splash pad!
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Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get vitamin D. But, the sun’s UV rays can damage your skin. Remember to protect your skin from too much sun exposure when you head outside.
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Drowning can happen to anyone, any time there is access to water. Basic swimming and water safety lessons can reduce the risk of drowning.

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Don't Fry Day is an annual event recognized on the Friday before Memorial Day to raise awareness about the importance of sun safety. Remember 'Slip! Slop! Slap! and Wrap!'
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#DYK that chlorine doesn't kill germs in pools right away? While it kills most germs within minutes, some germs can live in a properly chlorinated pool for days! Protect yourself. Don't swallow water you swim or play in.

Memorial Day weekend kicks off pool season for many. Learn how to splash into food safety at the pool this summer: bit.ly/3wChmwr

May Fight the Bite Awareness Month in Fairfax County. We encourage everyone to take preventative actions to prevent tick and mosquito bites. Read how you can #FightTheBite : bit.ly/44WlSmb

Watch kids closely when they are in or around water. Drowning happens quickly and quietly, so avoid distracting activities like being on a phone. Learn more ways you can prevent drowning: bit.ly/3yAvgzr

Two doses of the #mpox vaccine are the best protection. Even if you got your first dose a long time ago, you can still get the second dose. Mpox vaccines are available now for free at your local health department. Find more mpox info: bit.ly/3wItyvB

Help prevent children from getting in your backyard pool unsupervised. Install four-sided fencing which fully encloses the pool and separates it from the house, with self-closing and self-latching gates.
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Drowning happens quickly and silently. 🌊 Even if someone seems fine, they might be in danger. 🚨 Learn the signs and how to respond. 🆘
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Pregnancy, giving birth, and caring for a baby can be joyful, but for many it can be a challenging time. Watch and learn more about maternal mental health and resources: bit.ly/4awQSdm

Teach children basic swimming and water safety skills. Swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning. Children who have had swimming lessons still need close and constant supervision when in or around water.
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HCPs: Your strong recommendation for vaccination during pregnancy is one of the main contributors to vaccination uptake.

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#PrenatalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth

This year's Healthy and Safe Swimming Week theme—Prevent Drowning: Swim Lessons Save Lives—focuses on the crucial role basic swimming and water safety skills training plays in keeping children and adults safe around water.
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EMS Week begins today! Take time today to learn a life saving skill like CPR. Remember, as a bystander your actions can only help. For more information on Hands-Only CPR visit bit.ly/3yssHQ8

Millions of Americans have #hepatitisC , a leading cause of liver cancer, but many don’t know they’re infected. The good news is that hepatitis C can be cured — so talk to your doctor about getting tested. bit.ly/46kvaZv?utm_so…

On #NationalHepatitisTestingDay let’s raise awareness of #HepB and #HepC and encourage everyone to learn their status. Encourage #Hepatitis testing TODAY and beyond! bit.ly/3N1fHne?utm_so…