{"id":349,"date":"2017-07-04T01:00:40","date_gmt":"2017-07-04T01:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/govinfo\/?page_id=349"},"modified":"2017-07-19T02:54:41","modified_gmt":"2017-07-19T02:54:41","slug":"summertime","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/govinfo\/u-of-i-unit-library-homepage\/researchtools\/subject\/summertime\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Survival"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><b><a href=\"#general\">General Information<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#insects\">Insects: Don&#8217;t Let Them Bug You<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#food\">Food Safety: BBQ Not Botulism<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#rec\">Recreation<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#sun\">Safe Fun in the Sun<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#weather\">Wild Summer Weather<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#green\">Be Green: It&#8217;s Cool to Conserve<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"general\"><\/a>General Information<\/h2>\n<p>Check out these general guides for summer safety tips on a range of topics.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/permanent.access.gpo.gov\/lps1609\/www.fda.gov\/fdac\/features\/2004\/304_summer.html\">A Primer on Summer Safety<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the Food and Drug Administration.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/presskits\/summer.htm\">Ideas for a Healthier, Safer Summer<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the Center for Disease Control.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idph.state.il.us\/public\/books\/summtoc.htm\">A Summer Survival Guide<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the Illinois Department of Public Health.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"insects\"><\/a>Insects: Don&#8217;t Let Them Bug You<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Mosquitoes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>View\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/diseasemaps.usgs.gov\/mapviewer\/\">maps of West Nile Virus cases<\/a><\/b>\u00a0by species provided by the United States Geological Survey.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/westnile\/index.html\">West Nile Virus<\/a><\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/westnile\/prevention\/index.html\">how to protect yourself\u00a0from West Nile Virus<\/a><\/b>\u00a0with these tips from the\u00a0Center for Disease Control.<\/p>\n<p>Learn about\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idph.state.il.us\/envhealth\/pcmosquitoes.htm\">mosquitoes and encephalitis<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the Illinois Department of Public Health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ticks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recognize a\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ars.usda.gov\/is\/graphics\/photos\/mar98\/k8002-3.htm\">deer tick<\/a><\/b>\u00a0with this image from the Agricultural Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture.<\/p>\n<p>Learn to\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idph.state.il.us\/envhealth\/pccommonticks.htm\">identify, control and remove<\/a><\/b>\u00a0ticks with this information from the Illinois Department of Public Health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Insects<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Learn to identify and control\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idph.state.il.us\/envhealth\/pcbees.htm\">bees and wasps<\/a><\/b>\u00a0near your home with help from the Illinois Department of Public Health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insect Repellents<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Learn how to\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/cfpub.epa.gov\/oppref\/insect\/index.cfm\">use insect repellents safely<\/a><\/b>\u00a0with this page from the Environmental Protection Agency.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"food\"><\/a>Food Safety: BBQ not Botulism<\/h2>\n<p>Savor the flavors of summer, but keep these food safety tips in mind for healthy summer eating.<\/p>\n<p>The Food Safety and Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture provides information on\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/wps\/portal\/fsis\/topics\/food-safety-education\/get-answers\/food-safety-fact-sheets\/foodborne-illness-and-disease\/foodborne-illness-peaks-in-summer\/CT_Index\">foodborne illnesses<\/a><\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/wps\/portal\/fsis\/topics\/food-safety-education\/get-answers\/food-safety-fact-sheets\/safe-food-handling\/barbecue-and-food-safety\/CT_Index\">safe barbecue habits<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fightbac.org\/\">Fight Bac!<\/a><\/b>\u00a0campaign, working to &#8220;keep food safe from bacteria&#8221;, is brought to you in part by the USDA.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodsafety.gov\/\">FoodSafety.gov<\/a><\/b>\u00a0is a gateway to government food safety information.\u00a0 This page on summer safety covers\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodsafety.gov\/keep\/events\/summervacations\/index.html\">Summer and Vacations<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"rec\"><\/a>Recreation<\/h2>\n<p>Stay active, but stay safe with these tips about summer recreation.<\/p>\n<p>The Forest Service provides information about\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.fed.us\/safety\/outdoor\/\">outdoor activities<\/a><\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.fed.us\/fire\/safety\/index.html\">fire safety<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usfa.fema.gov\/prevention\/outreach\/summer.html\">Summer Fire Safety<\/a><\/b>\u00a0information about fireworks, barbecues, and campfires from the US Fire Administration.<\/p>\n<p>Learn to recognize (and avoid!) poison ivy.\u00a0 Check out this\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/public_health\/info\/factsheets\/fs_pivy.htm\">Poison Ivy &amp; Kin\u00a0factsheet<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the Department of the Interior.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idph.state.il.us\/envhealth\/swimmingpools.htm\">Swimming pool and spa safety<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the Illinois Department of Public Health.<\/p>\n<p>The Illinois Department of Public Health also provides this page on\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idph.state.il.us\/envhealth\/beachhome.htm\">bathing beaches<\/a><\/b>, including a list of Illinois beaches and beach closings.<\/p>\n<p>While enjoying more outdoor activities, stay aware of the increased risk of\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idph.state.il.us\/health\/infect\/reportdis\/rabies.htm\">animal bites and rabies<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Articles on\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/medlineplus\/sportssafety.html\">sports safety<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"sun\"><\/a>Safe Fun in the Sun<\/h2>\n<p>Enjoy time in the sun without the damaging your skin.\u00a0 Be aware of the facts about skin damage and take precautions to enjoy the sun&#8217;s rays safely.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/skin\/statistics\/index.htm\">Skin cancer statistics<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the\u00a0Center for Disease Control.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.neefusa.org\/sunwise\">Sunwise publications<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the National Environment Education Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>Links to many articles on\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/medlineplus\/sunexposure.html\">sun exposure<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.<\/p>\n<p>Information about\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fda.gov\/Drugs\/ResourcesForYou\/Consumers\/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely\/UnderstandingOver-the-CounterMedicines\/ucm239463.htm\">sunscreens<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the Federal Drug Administration.<\/p>\n<p>Heat can pose its own dangers, especially in older adults.\u00a0 Use the following guides to learn warning signs and preventative measures.<\/p>\n<p>Information about\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/topics\/heatstress\/\">heat stress<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the Centers for Disease Control.<\/p>\n<p>Information about\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bt.cdc.gov\/disasters\/extremeheat\/index.asp\">extreme heat<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the Center for Disease Control.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/medlineplus\/heatillness.html\">Heat illness<\/a><\/b>\u00a0coverage from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idph.state.il.us\/public\/hb\/hbheat.htm\">Hot weather<\/a><\/b>\u00a0information from the Illinois Department of Public Health<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"weather\"><\/a>Wild Summer Weather<\/h2>\n<p>Summer is not all sunshine.\u00a0 Summer storms can be violent, so it is important to stay aware of weather warnings and proper precautions.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spc.noaa.gov\/products\/fire_wx\/\">Fire Weather Outlook<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n<p>Tips for\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nws.noaa.gov\/om\/severeweather\/index.shtml\">severe weather safety<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spc.noaa.gov\/\">Storm Prediction Center<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"green\"><\/a>Be Green: It&#8217;s Cool To Conserve<\/h2>\n<p>Summer can be as hard on the environment as it is on us.\u00a0 Follow these tips for conserving energy and reducing toxins while enjoying your home and garden this season.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/energy.gov\/energysaver\/articles\/spring-and-summer-energy-saving-tips\">Summer Energy Saving Tips<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the Department of Energy.<\/p>\n<p>Put your yard to work by\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/energy.gov\/energysaver\/articles\/tips-landscaping\">landscaping for energy efficiency<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Look at this site from the Minnesota government for information on\u00a0<strong><strong><b><a href=\"http:\/\/156.98.19.245\/garden\/\">Growing a Healthy, No-waste Lawn and Garden<\/a><\/b>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The University of Illinois Extension provides this information to read BEFORE you use\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.urbanext.illinois.edu\/ipm\/spray.html\">pesticides<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>This information on\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/medlineplus\/pesticides.html\">pesticides from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health<\/a><\/b>\u00a0covers poison prevention, safe use of insect repellent and much more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General Information Insects: Don&#8217;t Let Them Bug You Food Safety: BBQ Not Botulism Recreation Safe Fun in the Sun Wild Summer Weather Be Green: It&#8217;s Cool to Conserve &nbsp; General Information Check out these general guides for summer safety tips on a range of topics. 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