Early December Health News and Events
Meriden Health Department News
Meriden Health Department will offer Meningococcal Vaccine
The Meriden Health Department will be offering the meningococcal vaccine by appointment. The vaccine is recommended for children 11 and 12 years of age, and required for residency in colleges in Connecticut and many other states. College freshman who live in dormitories have an increased risk of getting meningococcal disease.
Meningococcal (Me-ning-go-kok-al) disease is a serious illness caused by a bacteria. This disease can cause meningitis, which is an infection of fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The disease can also cause blood infections. It is spread through air droplets (eg, coughing and sneezing), and by direct contact with an infected person.
The vaccine is free for Meriden residents. The cost for non-residents is $20.00. Appointments are required. For more information and to make an appointment please call 630-4234.
Thank You A.C.T.I.O.N 13 Neighborhood Association!
A huge “thank you” goes out to Gwen Eaddy and the A.C.T.I.O.N 13 Neighborhood Association for hosting its first anti-litter initiative on November 18, 2006. The clean-up was organized to work in conjunction with the efforts of the City of Meriden anti-litter campaign – Take Pride Meriden. Below is her thank you to all that made the day possible: “Donations from Hunter’s Ambulance Service, Meriden Housing Authority, Meriden Health Department, Meriden Park and Recreation, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pentecostal Assembly Deliverance Church, Shop Rite, local small business, and Mr. Bill Harris (employee of the City of Meriden) provided the necessary equipment needed for the A.C.T.I.O.N 13 Neighborhood Association litter-free community day event to be such a success. ”Meriden’s youth represented the majority of volunteers. They were of all ages, from the Women, Families and Children (WFC), school readiness program, Casmir Pulaski Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School, Washington Middle School, and Platt High School. They also had visiting volunteers from Middletown High school. The youth of our community clearly displayed pride for their neighborhood as they picked up trash and raked leaves to clean our streets. They deserve a round of applause. ”The support from the Meriden Police Department, A.C.T.I.O.N 13 community officers was outstanding. Officer Fred Rivera provided safety tips and traffic calming strategies as volunteers proceeded to clean a stretch of Cook Avenue. Officer Salvatore Nesci came to the starting point of the clean-up to offer encouragement. ”The A.C.T.I.O.N 13 Neighborhood Association would like to thank Mayor Benigni who came by the work sites and thanked the volunteers for the great work they were doing in their community. Council Person Hilda Santiago rolled up her sleeves and raked leaves and picked up trash as well. ”The A.C.T.I.O.N 13 Neighborhood Association recited an anti-littering pledge:
I pledge not to be a Litterbug.I promise to do my part to help keep Meriden Clean.No matter where I am in the City of Meriden, I will keep these words in mind.
“On behalf of the A.C.T.I.O.N 13 Neighborhood Association, we thank everyone for their support and we look forward to pitching in to keep Meriden Clean!” Submitted by Meriden’s anti-litter committee Take Pride Meriden. For more information please call 630-4238 or www.cityofmeriden.org.
Let the Shopping Season Begin!
Holiday Shopping Safety Tips from the Meriden Health Department
(November 12, 2006) – Keep this holiday season the “most wonderful time of the year” by remembering some simple shopping tips to keep children safe while hunting for that perfect present at the store.
· When in a public facility always supervise your child, and always accompany young children to the restroom. Make sure your children know to stay with you at all times while shopping and always check first with you or the person in charge before they go anywhere.
· If older children become separated from you while holiday shopping, have them meet you in a predesignated spot, such as the sales counter of the store you were in or the mall’s information booth. For younger children, teach them to look for people who can be sources of help such as a uniformed security officer, salesperson with a nametag, or a police officer. They should NEVER leave the store/mall to go to the parking lot to look for you or your car.
· Parents should not leave children alone at public facilities such as video arcades, movie theaters, or playgrounds as a convenient “babysitter” while they are holiday shopping. Never leave children in a toy or specialty stores expecting the people who work there to supervise and care for your children. They are not trained in this role, and it is not a part of their job.
· If you allow your older children to go to the mall or other activities without you, they need to take a friend. It’s more fun and much safer. Make certain a clear plan is in place to pick them up including where, what time, and what to do in case of a change of plans. Have the older child check in with you on a regular basis while they are out.
· Nothing takes the place of your supervision when you are in a public place with your children. If you are going holiday shopping and feel that you will be distracted, make other arrangements for the care of your children.
By following these tips, you can make sure that you and your children have a safe time while shopping for the holidays.
Tips are from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, www.missingkids.com
Keep Your Home Safe and Warm this Fall and Winter
Tips from the Meriden Health Department
(November 12, 2006) – When temperatures start dropping, there is nothing better than cuddling up in a warm, cozy home. To keep your family safe this winter, follow these safety tips for home heating systems:
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning:
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, practically odorless, and tasteless gas or liquid. Carbon monoxide can come from a lot of places: unvented space heaters; leaking chimneys and furnaces; gas water heaters, wood stoves, and fireplaces; gas stoves; generators and other gasoline powered equipment; automobile exhaust from attached garages; and tobacco smoke.
Breathing in too much carbon monoxide can be very harmful to your health. The initial symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu (but without the fever). They include headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, and dizziness.
To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning:
Keep your home well ventilated, even in the winter.
Install carbon monoxide detectors outside each sleeping room, making sure they are not covered by furniture or curtains.
Have your home heating system inspected each winter.
Have fuel-burning home appliances checked to make sure they are working properly.
Never use gas appliances such as ranges, ovens, or clothes dryers to heat your home.
Never leave a car running in an attached garage, even with the garage door open.
Portable Space Heaters
When using space heaters, be certain to:
Buy a unit that will shut off automatically if it falls over.
Read the instructions before using.
Keep heaters away from water (tubs, sinks, showers) to avoid shocks.
Keep heaters a safe distance from curtains, paper, or other flammable items.
Never leave space heaters unattended.
Fireplace tips
Always use a fire screen, and open the flues when a fire is burning.
Never leave children alone with a fire.
Don’t burn trash or paper in fireplaces.
Meriden Health Department will offer Meningococcal Vaccine
The Meriden Health Department will be offering the meningococcal vaccine by appointment. The vaccine is recommended for children 11 and 12 years of age, and required for residency in colleges in Connecticut and many other states. College freshman who live in dormitories have an increased risk of getting meningococcal disease.
Meningococcal (Me-ning-go-kok-al) disease is a serious illness caused by a bacteria. This disease can cause meningitis, which is an infection of fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The disease can also cause blood infections. It is spread through air droplets (eg, coughing and sneezing), and by direct contact with an infected person.
The vaccine is free for Meriden residents. The cost for non-residents is $20.00. Appointments are required. For more information and to make an appointment please call 630-4234.
Thank You A.C.T.I.O.N 13 Neighborhood Association!
A huge “thank you” goes out to Gwen Eaddy and the A.C.T.I.O.N 13 Neighborhood Association for hosting its first anti-litter initiative on November 18, 2006. The clean-up was organized to work in conjunction with the efforts of the City of Meriden anti-litter campaign – Take Pride Meriden. Below is her thank you to all that made the day possible: “Donations from Hunter’s Ambulance Service, Meriden Housing Authority, Meriden Health Department, Meriden Park and Recreation, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pentecostal Assembly Deliverance Church, Shop Rite, local small business, and Mr. Bill Harris (employee of the City of Meriden) provided the necessary equipment needed for the A.C.T.I.O.N 13 Neighborhood Association litter-free community day event to be such a success. ”Meriden’s youth represented the majority of volunteers. They were of all ages, from the Women, Families and Children (WFC), school readiness program, Casmir Pulaski Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School, Washington Middle School, and Platt High School. They also had visiting volunteers from Middletown High school. The youth of our community clearly displayed pride for their neighborhood as they picked up trash and raked leaves to clean our streets. They deserve a round of applause. ”The support from the Meriden Police Department, A.C.T.I.O.N 13 community officers was outstanding. Officer Fred Rivera provided safety tips and traffic calming strategies as volunteers proceeded to clean a stretch of Cook Avenue. Officer Salvatore Nesci came to the starting point of the clean-up to offer encouragement. ”The A.C.T.I.O.N 13 Neighborhood Association would like to thank Mayor Benigni who came by the work sites and thanked the volunteers for the great work they were doing in their community. Council Person Hilda Santiago rolled up her sleeves and raked leaves and picked up trash as well. ”The A.C.T.I.O.N 13 Neighborhood Association recited an anti-littering pledge:
I pledge not to be a Litterbug.I promise to do my part to help keep Meriden Clean.No matter where I am in the City of Meriden, I will keep these words in mind.
“On behalf of the A.C.T.I.O.N 13 Neighborhood Association, we thank everyone for their support and we look forward to pitching in to keep Meriden Clean!” Submitted by Meriden’s anti-litter committee Take Pride Meriden. For more information please call 630-4238 or www.cityofmeriden.org.
Let the Shopping Season Begin!
Holiday Shopping Safety Tips from the Meriden Health Department
(November 12, 2006) – Keep this holiday season the “most wonderful time of the year” by remembering some simple shopping tips to keep children safe while hunting for that perfect present at the store.
· When in a public facility always supervise your child, and always accompany young children to the restroom. Make sure your children know to stay with you at all times while shopping and always check first with you or the person in charge before they go anywhere.
· If older children become separated from you while holiday shopping, have them meet you in a predesignated spot, such as the sales counter of the store you were in or the mall’s information booth. For younger children, teach them to look for people who can be sources of help such as a uniformed security officer, salesperson with a nametag, or a police officer. They should NEVER leave the store/mall to go to the parking lot to look for you or your car.
· Parents should not leave children alone at public facilities such as video arcades, movie theaters, or playgrounds as a convenient “babysitter” while they are holiday shopping. Never leave children in a toy or specialty stores expecting the people who work there to supervise and care for your children. They are not trained in this role, and it is not a part of their job.
· If you allow your older children to go to the mall or other activities without you, they need to take a friend. It’s more fun and much safer. Make certain a clear plan is in place to pick them up including where, what time, and what to do in case of a change of plans. Have the older child check in with you on a regular basis while they are out.
· Nothing takes the place of your supervision when you are in a public place with your children. If you are going holiday shopping and feel that you will be distracted, make other arrangements for the care of your children.
By following these tips, you can make sure that you and your children have a safe time while shopping for the holidays.
Tips are from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, www.missingkids.com
Keep Your Home Safe and Warm this Fall and Winter
Tips from the Meriden Health Department
(November 12, 2006) – When temperatures start dropping, there is nothing better than cuddling up in a warm, cozy home. To keep your family safe this winter, follow these safety tips for home heating systems:
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning:
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, practically odorless, and tasteless gas or liquid. Carbon monoxide can come from a lot of places: unvented space heaters; leaking chimneys and furnaces; gas water heaters, wood stoves, and fireplaces; gas stoves; generators and other gasoline powered equipment; automobile exhaust from attached garages; and tobacco smoke.
Breathing in too much carbon monoxide can be very harmful to your health. The initial symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu (but without the fever). They include headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, and dizziness.
To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning:
Keep your home well ventilated, even in the winter.
Install carbon monoxide detectors outside each sleeping room, making sure they are not covered by furniture or curtains.
Have your home heating system inspected each winter.
Have fuel-burning home appliances checked to make sure they are working properly.
Never use gas appliances such as ranges, ovens, or clothes dryers to heat your home.
Never leave a car running in an attached garage, even with the garage door open.
Portable Space Heaters
When using space heaters, be certain to:
Buy a unit that will shut off automatically if it falls over.
Read the instructions before using.
Keep heaters away from water (tubs, sinks, showers) to avoid shocks.
Keep heaters a safe distance from curtains, paper, or other flammable items.
Never leave space heaters unattended.
Fireplace tips
Always use a fire screen, and open the flues when a fire is burning.
Never leave children alone with a fire.
Don’t burn trash or paper in fireplaces.
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