With a deadly cold snap in place across Europe, it seemed a good time to share the recent cold weather health advice from the CDC.
Recent weather headlines:
- January 9, 2019: Quick Read: Avalanche Risk In Austria Grows As Snowfall Continues
- January 9, 2019: Quick Read: Storm Packing Snow And Rain Paralyzes Parts Of Lebanon
- January 7, 2019: Quick Read: Heavy Snow In Germany, Austria, Greece Causes Chaos For Travellers
- January 7, 2019: Quick Read: 2 Germans Killed By Alps Avalanches
- January 7, 2019: Quick Read: One Dead, Two Missing After Blizzards Hit Greece
- January 4, 2019: Quick Read: Sweden Weather: Icy Roads And Avalanche Warnings Over Coming Days
Frostbite happens when a part of the body freezes, damaging tissue. Fingers & toes are most at risk. Warning signs of frostbite: numbness/tingling, stinging, or pain where you were exposed to the cold. Treat by warming the body part in warm water. https://t.co/Ec6Ni7OSGT pic.twitter.com/4KI0w4VFsN
— CDC Travel Health (@CDCtravel) December 21, 2018
Cold weather #traveltips: 1) Wear warm clothing in several loose layers. 2) Gloves & a hat/hood. 3) If it is wet, shoes should be waterproof & have good traction. 4) Make sure that your cold-weather gear does not restrict your movement/block your eyesight. https://t.co/Ec6Ni7OSGT pic.twitter.com/EOGpc2Mu8R
— CDC Travel Health (@CDCtravel) December 21, 2018
[1] Hypothermia- when your body temp drops below 95°F. Even mild cases can make you feel confused. You may not think anything is wrong until it is too late. https://t.co/Ec6Ni7OSGT pic.twitter.com/TxcwO19L4b
— CDC Travel Health (@CDCtravel) December 21, 2018
[2] Early symptoms of hypothermia include shivering, feeling tired, being clumsy & confused. As you lose more heat, the shivering may stop, your skin may turn blue, the pupils of your eye may expand, your pulse and breathing may slow, & you may pass out. https://t.co/Ec6Ni7OSGT pic.twitter.com/bwt9byd7LY
— CDC Travel Health (@CDCtravel) December 21, 2018
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