| 1Wash your hands often.
Keeping hands clean is one of the most
important steps you can take to avoid
getting sick and spreading germs to
others. Wash your hands with soap and
clean running water for at least 20 seconds.
If soap and clean water are not available, use
an alcohol-based product.
2
Stay warm.
Cold temperatures can cause serious
health problems, especially in infants
and older adults. Stay dry, and dress
warmly in several layers of loose-fi tting,
tightly woven clothing.
3Manage stress.
The holidays don’t need to take a toll
on your health. Keep a check on
over-commitment and over-spending.
Balance work, home, and play. Get
support from family and friends. Practice
time management. Keep a relaxed and
positive outlook.
4
Travel safely.
Whether you’re traveling across town or
around the world, help ensure your trip
is safe. Don’t drink and drive, and don’t
let someone else drink and drive. Wear a
seat belt every time you drive or ride in a
motor vehicle. Always buckle your child
in the car using a child safety seat, booster
seat, or seat belt according to his/her
height, weight, and age.
5
Be smoke-free.
Avoid smoking and breathing
other people’s smoke. If
you smoke, quit today! Call
1-800-QUIT-NOW, or talk to
your health care provider for
help.
6
Get check-ups and vaccinations.
Exams and screenings can help
fi nd problems before they
start. They can also help fi nd
problems early, when the
chances for treatment are
better. Vaccinations help
prevent diseases and save
lives. Schedule a visit with
your health care provider
for a yearly exam. Ask what
vaccinations and tests you should
get based on your age, lifestyle, travel
plans, medical history, and family health history.
7Watch the kids.
Children are at high risk for
injuries that can lead to death
or disability. Keep a watchful
eye on your kids when they’re
eating and playing. Keep
potentially dangerous toys,
food, drinks, household items,
choking hazards (like coins and
hard candy), and other objects
out of kids’ reach. Learn how to
provide early treatment for children who are choking.
Make sure toys are used properly.
8
Prevent injuries.
Injuries from falls and fi reworks
often occur around the
holidays. Use step stools
instead of furniture when
hanging decorations.
Leave the fi reworks to the
professionals.
Most residential fi res occur
during the winter months. Keep
candles away from children, pets, walkways, trees,
and curtains. Never leave fi replaces, stoves, orcandles unattended. Don’t use generators, grills, or
other gasoline- or charcoal-burning devices inside
your home or garage. Install a smoke detector and
carbon monoxide detector in your home. Test and
change the batteries regularly.
9
Handle and prepare food safely.
As you prepare holiday meals,
keep you and your family
safe from food-related
illness. Wash hands and
surfaces often. Avoid
cross-contamination
by keeping raw meat,
poultry, seafood, and eggs
(including their juices) away
from ready-to-eat foods and
eating surfaces. Cook foods to
the proper temperature. Refrigerate promptly. Do not
leave perishable foods out for more than two hours.
10
Eat healthy, and be active.
With balance and moderation, you can
enjoy the holidays the healthy way. Choose fresh
fruit as a festive and sweet
substitute for candy. Select
just one or two of your
favorites from the host of
tempting foods. Find fun
ways to stay active, such
as dancing to your favorite
holiday music. Be active for
at least 2½ hours a week.
Help kids and teens be active
for at least 1 hour a day.
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