Take steps to reduce the chance of illness from food. Wash hands with soap before starting & between each step in a recipe if handling different types of ingredients. Rinse produce before cutting or eating. Avoid cross-contamination: keep raw meat/fish away from ready-to-eat foods. Thoroughly cook meat/fish; & mind the 'danger zone' for holding foods.
The Eastern Highlands Health District provides local governmental public health services to the towns of Andover, Ashford, Bolton, Chaplin, Columbia, Coventry, Mansfield, Scotland, Tolland, and Willington, CT.
Ticks aren't just linked to Lyme disease.
The lone star tick, which is becoming more common in Connecticut, has been associated with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), an allergy that can develop after a tick bite. People with AGS may experience allergic reactions after eating red meat or other mammal-derived products.
Symptoms can include:
🤢 Upset stomach
🩹 Hives
😮 Difficulty breathing or severe allergic reactions
The best protection? Prevent tick bites before they happen. Use EPA-registered insect repellent, wear protective clothing outdoors, and perform routine tick checks.
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Do you have risk factors for high BP? Join the class! EHHD has a FREE blood pressure class with FREE home monitors given to participants. Find details in Hot Topics at EHHD.org or call the office at 860-429-3325 to register.
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EHHD works to protect the health of the community through providing a variety of environmental health services.
In an effort to promote wellness, various programs, initiatives, and resources are available through the District Health Education Program.
Developing, updating, and training on public health emergency preparedness plans help strengthen public health infrastructure.
