FL Health Collier

Official X account for the Florida Department of Health in Collier County. Providing daily public health information and resources.

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Tips for a healthy June!
🌸Visit your doctor and dentist regularly
🌸Brush and floss your teeth
🌸Drink wisely, substitute water for sugary drinks
🌸Move more, sit less
🌸Eat healthy
🌸Do not use tobacco

#HealthyHabits #Wellness

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The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs through November 30.

Be prepared during #hurricaneseason:
📔Make a plan
🗺️Know your zone
📻Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts
🎒Update your disaster supply kit
🏠Strengthen your home

#CollierCounty

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Tips for Eating Right for Older Adults:
-Make half your plate fruits & vegetables & at least half your grains whole
-Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, & cheese
-Vary protein choices
-Limit sodium, saturated fat, & added sugars
-Stay hydrated
-Watch your portion sizes

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Sleep is essential for a healthy lifestyle. Adults should sleep seven hours or more each night for optimal health. Not getting enough sleep is linked with many chronic diseases and conditions, such as obesity, depression, and heart disease. #HealthyHabits

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There are many health benefits of physical activity for children🏊⚾️🤸🏌️‍♀️🚴‍♂️
– Improves attention and memory
– Reduces risk of depression
– Builds strong muscles
– Improves blood pressure
– Reduces risk of several chronic diseases
– Helps regulate body weight and reduce body fat

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Are you planning to go on a road trip this summer?

If so, follow these safety tips to keep you and your family safe!
🚗Make sure you and your passengers are wearing a seat belt.
🚗Do not drive when sleepy, make sure to get enough sleep before driving.
🚗Do not drive distracted.

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Drain and Cover tip: Drain water from garbage cans, house gutters, buckets, pool covers, coolers, toys, flower pots or any other containers where sprinkler or rainwater has collected.

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Anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and high levels of stress are normal reactions to a traumatic event.

To learn about mental health resources, visit https://t.co/00Y0qqC2hU.

#MentalHealth

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NEVER leave children or pets alone in hot vehicles! Heat can rise in a car, up to 20 degrees in just 10 minutes.

#HeatSafety #CollierCounty #Florida

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⛈️Staying safe during thunderstorms and lightning⛈️

If you are under a thunderstorm warning:
🟢When thunder roars, go indoors!
🟢Pay attention to alerts and warnings.
🟢Avoid using electronic devices connected to an electrical outlet.
🟢Turn around, don't drown!

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Stress symptoms can affect your body, your feelings, and your behaviors.

Healthy ways to cope with stress:
🏊Get regular physical activity
🧘Practice relaxation techniques
🫂Spend time with family and friends
🎸Set aside time for hobbies

#HealthyHabits #Health #Wellness

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Ways to care for your oral health:
🦷Brush your teeth two times a day with toothpaste
🦷Visit the dentist regularly
🦷Floss your teeth daily
🦷Limit sugary snacks and drinks
🦷Avoid all tobacco products and limit alcohol

#HealthyHabits #Wellness

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Physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do everyday activities. #Health

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Follow these tips to help prevent chronic disease and have a healthy summer:
💪Move more, sit less
🧴Wear sunscreen and insect repellent
❄️Keep cool in extreme heat
🍊Eat fruits and vegetables
🥤Choose your drinks wisely, drink water
🚭Do not use tobacco

#HealthyHabits #Wellness

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Break the grip of the rip! #CollierCounty

If caught in a rip current:
🌊Don't swim against the current
🌊Swim out of the current, then to shore
🌊If you can't escape, float or tread water
🌊If you need help, yell or wave for assistance

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Planning ahead can help save money and reduce mealtime stress! Spend time today planning out your meals for the new week. #Health #Wellness

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Physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your #health. Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do everyday activities.

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Florida leads the country in drowning deaths of children ages 1–4.

Water safety tips:
-Never leave a child unattended in or near water
-Learn to swim
-Never swim alone
-Teach children to stay away from drains
-Install proper barriers and alarms around the pool

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Drowsy driving is a major problem in the United States. Prevent drowsy driving by getting enough sleep.

Follow these sleep tips:
😴Be consistent with your sleep schedule
😴Make your bedroom quiet and dark
😴Remove electronic devices from the bedroom
😴Exercise during the day

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Make sure your child is always buckled in a car seat, booster seat, or seat belt that is appropriate for their age and size. #SafetyFirst