Colusa County Public Health

(Reminder-like and share this post to be entered into the safe sleep gift bag giveaway) Babies who breastfeed or are fed breastmilk are at lower risk for #SIDS. Be sure to also practice safe sleep while feeding your baby to help reduce the risk of SIDS. Feeling tired before or during #breastfeeding? Set a timer for every few minutes to help you stay awake and put baby back in a separate #safesleep area (a crib or bassinet) when done or if you fall asleep. (Recuerde-gusta y c...omparta esta publicación para participar en el sorteo de la bolsa de regalo para dormir seguro) Los bebés que son amamantados o se alimentan con leche materna tienen un riesgo menor de #SIDS. Asegúrese también de practicar un sueño seguro mientras alimenta a su bebé para ayudar a reducir el riesgo de SIDS. ¿Se siente cansada antes o durante la #lactancia? Establezca un tiempo por cada pocos minutos para ayudarla a mantenerse despierta y vuelva a colocar al bebé en un área separada para dormir #safesleep (una cuna o moisés) cuando termine o si se queda dormida. https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/resources/caregivers

Toxic thirdhand smoke in a NICU? A new study from UTHealth reveals parents and visitors can expose newborns to #thirdhandsmoke. The study suggests steps that can reduce exposure to keep infants safe from this toxic substance. Read today's News & Update for more.

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(Reminder-like and share this post to be entered into the safe sleep gift bag giveaway) Room sharingkeeping baby’s sleep area in the same room where parents sleepis recommended because it reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (#SIDS) and other sleep-related causes of infant death. If you bring your baby into your bed to breastfeed or comfort, make sure to put him or her back into a separate sleep area in your room when finished. If you fall asleep while feeding ...or comforting baby in an adult bed, place him or her in a separate sleep area in your room as soon as you wake up. (Recuerde-gusta y comparta esta publicación para participar en el obsequio de la bolsa de regalo para dormir seguro) Si comparte la habitaciónmantener el área de dormir del bebé en la misma habitación donde duermen los padresporque reduce el riesgo de síndrome de muerte infantil subita (#SIDS) y otras causas de muerte infantil relacionadas con el sueño. Si lleva a su bebé a su cama para que lo amamante o lo consuele, asegúrese de volver a ponerlo en un área separada para dormir en su habitación cuando termine. Si se queda dormida mientras alimenta o conforta al bebé en una cama para adultos, colóquelo en un área separada para dormir en su habitación tan pronto como usted se despierte. https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/resources/caregivers

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Misinformation about vaping is everywhere. Before starting the conversation, get comfortable with the key dangers and potential motivators for kids to try e-cigarettes. Talkaboutvaping.org

(Reminder-like and share this post to be entered into the safe sleep gift bag giveaway) This photo illustrates a safe sleep environment for a baby, in which the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related causes of infant death are low. Baby is sleeping on its back on a firm and flat sleep surface; baby is dressed in sleep clothing; and there are no crib bumpers, pillows, blankets, loose bedding, or toys are in the sleep area. (Recuerde-gusta y compa...rta esta publicación para participar en el sorteo de la bolsa de regalo para dormir seguro) Esta foto ilustra un entorno de sueño seguro para un bebé, en el que los riesgos del síndrome de muerte infantil subita (SIDS) y otras causas relacionadas con el sueño de muerte infantil son bajas. Si el bebé duerme boca arriba sobre una superficie firme y plana; el bebé está vestido con ropa de dormir; y no hay protectores de cuna, almohadas, mantas, ropa de cama suelta o juguetes en el área para dormir. https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/resources/caregivers

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it’s almost like throwing gas on a fire. An LA area doctor explains why we have seen an increase of COVID-19 among young people. Hear more about vaping and COVID-19 at https://bit.ly/3jY1N6O

Always place baby on his or her #backtosleep to reduce the risk of SIDS. The back sleep position is the safest position for all babies, until they are 1 year old. If baby rolls over on his or her own there is no need to reposition the baby. Starting sleep on the back is most important for reducing SIDS risk. Siempre coloque al bebé boca arriba para reducir el riesgo de SIDS (Sindrome de Muerte infantil subita). La posición para dormir boca arriba es la posición más segura para todos los bebés, hasta que cumplen 1 año. Si el bebé se da vuelta por sí solo, no es necesario reposicionarlo. Empezar a dormirlo boca arriba es muy importante para reducir el riesgo de SIDS.

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Free toilet paper, face masks, and hand sanitizer with the purchase of a vape. "While we thought we'd seen it all, we never imagined that we'd see tobacco companies exploiting a global pandemic for marketing purposes," Stanford University study author. Now, when lung health is key, growing evidence suggests that the aerosol from vapes can harm lungs at the cellular and organ levels while worsening the body’s ability to fight respiratory infections.

For California’s kids, the new law ending the sale of flavored tobacco in stores comes in the wake of the youth vaping epidemic, in which youth vaping skyrocket...ed by 218% in the last two years among middle school students and 125% among high school students. The tobacco industry hooks kids on vaping by using fun flavors that spark curiosity and make tobacco taste good. That puts teens at risk for a lifetime of nicotine addiction, health problems, and permanent brain changes. Sadly, 97% of kids who vape use flavors. The new law eliminates a huge access point for kids to get flavored tobacco products retail stores. The new law was written to hold the tobacco industry responsible by preventing retailers from selling flavored tobacco products. It also protects lives by not criminalizing individuals for purchasing, using, or possessing flavored tobacco products. Learn about this life saving law: https://tobaccofreeca.com/health-equity/sb-793-saving-lives/

Quitting vaping is good for your health, but did you know it’s also good for the environment? Vape waste is rapidly becoming a massive environmental issue as it... contains plastic, toxic chemicals and electronic waste which means vape products as they are designed are nearly impossible to properly dispose of. See here to learn more about the environment’s newest pollutant: tobaccofreeca.com/e/vape-waste-more-harmful-than-you-think/