Protect Yourself

• EEE and West Nile Virus – EEE and West Nile Virus are caused by infected mosquitoes. Protect yourself by using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved shirts, pants and socks when mosquitoes are biting, and eliminate standing water.
• Heat Safety Tips – Although anyone at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others.
• Lyme Disease – Lyme disease is transmitted to people when they are bitten by an infected tick. Protect yourself by using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved shirts, pants and socks if your activity is in or around wooded and grassy areas. Always check for ticks on skin or clothing after being outdoors.
• Rabies - Rabies is transmitted to humans by an infected animal. Report any animal that is behaving erratically or seems disoriented or aggressive, to your animal control officer or park service.
• Fun in the Summer Sun – Tips to avoid sun related illnesses. The best prevention is to avoid direct sun between peak hours of sunlight and to use a sun screen of 30 SPF or higher. Also see Heat exhaustion .

Physical Activity

• Health Promotion in Motion – Visit Nutrition & Physical Activity to learn about the importance of diet and physical activity.

Food and Nutrition

• Hand Washing – The single best prevention against illnesses.
• Summer Food Safety

Other Resources

• Disaster Preparedness
• Food & Drug Administration - Food Safety
• MyPyramid.gov
• NH Parks & Recreation
• Resources for NH Visitors
• Visit NH

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