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On Sunday, daylight saving time ends and we'll be turning our clocks back. A good way to remember to test your smoke alarms at least twice a year is to check them when changing your clocks. Taking simple preventative actions can protect you & your family! ready.gov/home-fires#prevent
ALT Illustration of a woman and a man checking a smoke alarm with a clock, promoting annual battery replacement for fire safety.
🍂❄️Check out our Fall/Winter Public Health Focus Newsletter! Get the latest tips and seasonal health information to keep you and your family healthy all season long. ➡ somersetcountynj.gov/home/sh…
😴🧟♂️Don’t be a zombie—get your sleep!
Adults need at least 7 hours of sleep each night to stay sharp and feel their best. Better sleep = better you. 🛌💤 cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.ht…
Was your home built before 1978? 🏠 Lead-based paint could be hiding inside. Be the hero—get your home tested and stop the villain before it harms your family. 🔍 epa.gov/lead/reduce-risk #NLPPW2026 #LeadFreeKids
This Halloween, be prepared, not scared!
🗺️ Plan your trick-or-treating route before you leave – communicate where you are going.
🙏 Go out in a group – don’t leave anyone behind!
🔦 Be aware of your surroundings – stay in well-lit areas.
For more, visit redcross.org/local/florida/s…
🦇 Bat-proof your home this fall & winter! Most bats migrate during these seasons, so it’s a great time to check your home for openings where they could get inside. Learn more about keeping bats out of your home: cdc.gov/rabies/prevention/ba…
🎃 Planning a Halloween party? Don’t let spooky treats turn into scary stomachaches! 🦠 Keep cold foods cold & hot foods hot – don’t let anything sit out for more than 2 hours! 🕒
More food safety tips: cdc.gov/food-safety/preventi…
Somerset County Dept of Health, NJ retweeted
Cozy season is here, and it’s a good time to check in with yourself. Small shifts toward better health make a real difference. Try starting with just one of these steps today:
😴 Prioritize good sleep.
☕ Take a moment of calm.
📱 Limit your screentime.
💬 Check in with a friend or family member.
Collect these stickers as your cozy season companions. Screenshot the emojis, then hold down + tap “add sticker” to save!
#StartWithOne #MentalHealth #CozySeasonCheckIn
Be the hero at home and shield children's futures from lead. Learn more about keeping a healthy home during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 25–31, 2026!
📖 Get the facts
🩺 Get your child tested
🏠 Get your home tested
epa.gov/lead/national-lead-p…
😴Getting enough sleep isn’t just about feeling rested, it’s key to keeping your heart & blood vessels healthy too! Regularly missing out on sleep can raise your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure & stroke. Prioritize your 💤 for a healthier heart.
cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.ht…
Flu can hit fast—and hard. 🤒 Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may sometimes lead to serious complications.
Know the signs so you can act quickly. And remember: not everyone with the flu will have a fever.
➡ cdc.gov/flu/signs-symptoms/i…
Take time to find your balance. 🌿
✨Breathe deeply
✨Stretch or meditate
✨Journal
✨Get outside
✨Do something you enjoy
Protect your hearing! 🔊 Loud sounds can cause lasting hearing damage. Fireworks, concerts, lawn mowers & sporting events can all put your hearing at risk. When you can't avoid the noise, wear hearing protection & watch for early signs of hearing loss. 👂
cdc.gov/hearing-loss/prevent…
Dancing is a fun, weight-bearing exercise that helps protect your bones and prevent falls. Whether you're doing the Monster Mash or just grooving in your living room, your bones will thank you! 👻🎶
More tips and tricks to prevent falls: cdc.gov/falls/prevention/
Eating raw dough may seem like a treat, but it’s really a trick! 😬
Before you sneak a taste, remember:
⚠️ Raw and lightly cooked eggs can contain Salmonella
⚠️ Most flour is raw and may contain E. coli and Salmonella
Bake it before you taste it!
cdc.gov/food-safety/foods/no…
Germs are everywhere. Make handwashing with soap and water a healthy habit to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. 💧🫧 #KeepHandsClean cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/in…
Wildlife can be cute but keep your distance! 🦝 More than 90% of reported animal rabies cases in the U.S. occur in wildlife, including raccoons, bats, skunks & foxes.
Enjoy wildlife from a distance & keep your pets up to date on their rabies vaccines. 💉
cdc.gov/rabies/about/index.h…
Health literacy includes understanding health information. Do you know where to get accurate and trustworthy health information online? One way is to look for URLs ending in .gov, .edu, or .org.
Read more here ➡️ medlineplus.gov/ency/patient…
🦴Some types of cancer & cancer treatments can weaken your bones, increasing the risk of osteoporosis & fractures. Regular exercise, nutritious foods & routine checkups can help support bone health. Talk to your doctor about ways to protect your bones.
cancer.org/cancer/side-effec…
