_{1. Use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets on the water.}

_{2. Put on sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat to protect your skin from the sun.}

_{3. Drink plenty of water even if you don’t feel thirsty.}

_{4. Put on insect repellent.}

_{5.  Wash your hands often.}

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It's also important to visit your local county health department to make sure you are keeping up with all the immunizations, health screenings and testing that are essential for your health and the health of the ones you love. The public health departments within the North Georgia Health District are located in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield Counties. Just click on the name of your county for access to health department information, including all available public health services and the health department's address and phone number.

Learn More

• Make Summer Safe for Kids(https://www.cdc.gov/family/kids/summer/index.htm)
• Prevent Food Poisoning(https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/prevention.html)
  
• Skin Cancer Awareness: Protect Your Skin(https://www.cdc.gov/Features/SkinCancer)
• Emergency Preparedness and Response: Extreme Heat
• Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives(https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing)
• Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather(https://www.cdc.gov/Features/ExtremeHeat)