County of Santa Clara Public Health Department

Let's celebrate Black doulas who are creating healthier birth outcomes for Black families.

Learn more about the historical significance of Black doulas and midwives: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-significance-doulas-and-midwives

Public Health's Prenatal Equity Initiative works with community partners to empower women, connect to doula services, and provide local resources: sccphd.org/pei.

DO NOT EAT RAW FARM brand raw cheddar cheese.

Multiple people have gotten sick across the U.S., including children. Link in comments.

Symptoms of E. coli infection can include:
- Diarrhea, often bloody
- Vomiting
- Abdominal cramps

Most people get better on their own within a week, but some people may become seriously ill and need to go to the hospital.

Raw dairy can contain harmful germs. Eat pasteurized milk products instead.

Looking for a place to stay cool? Cooling Centers are available throughout Santa Clara County. Visit preparescc.org/heatsafety to find a Cooling Center near you.
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¿Estás buscando un lugar para mantenerte fresco? Los centros con aire acondicionado están disponibles por todo el condado de Santa Clara. Consulta la página web preparescc.org/heatsafety para localizar un centro con aire acondicionado cerca de ti.
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您在尋找避暑的場所嗎？聖塔克拉拉縣多處現設有避暑中心供民眾使用。請上 preparescc.org/heatsafety 查詢就近的避暑中心地點。
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Đang tìm nơi để tránh nóng? Các Trung tâm Tránh Nóng có sẵn trên khắp Quận Hạt Santa Clara.Truy cập preparescc.org/heatsafety để tìm Trung tâm Tránh Nóng gần quý vị.
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Naghahanap ng lugar upang magpalamig? May mga available na Cooling Center sa Santa Clara County. Bisitahin ang preparescc.org/heatsafety upang makahanap ng Cooling Center na malapit sa iyo.

Get more heat safety tips: https://publichealth.santaclaracounty.gov/health-information/climate-and-health

The hottest part of the day is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stay indoors as much as possible and avoid walking pets during these hours.

Raw milk, also known as unpasteurized milk, can be a source of foodborne illness. Pasteurization is a process that removes disease-causing germs by heating milk to a high enough temperature for a certain length of time. Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DFDCS/Pages/FDBPrograms/FoodSafetyProgram/RawMilkandDairyProducts.aspx

Immediately treat heat exhaustion:
1. Move to a cooler area, like shade, air conditioned room, cool shower
2. Sip cool water
3. Rest, lying down

More heat tips for this heat wave: https://publichealth.santaclaracounty.gov/health-information/climate-and-health

Stay cool in the heat. Visit cooling spaces near you, such as grocery stores, libraries, and shopping malls to stay out of the sun during the daytime.

Prepare for tomorrow's heat. If your home does not have A/C, use electric fans or evaporative coolers to provide cool air.

Hot temperatures are predicted this week, starting today. Protect your health in the heat. Learn more at sccphd.org/Climate.