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Bake safely this holiday season🧁✨![]()
You can protect loved ones from foodborne illness while creating delicious memories with these tips:![]()
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• Use fresh ingredients: Check expiration dates on baking supplies, especially items left in the pantry from last year. When in doubt, throw it out.![]()
• Wash your hands: Wash before baking and after handling raw ingredients. Remember to wash after using the bathroom or changing diapers.![]()
• Skip licking the spoon: The CDC advises against tasting raw batter or dough. Raw eggs and flour can cause foodborne illness.![]()
• Clean as you go: Wash bowls, utensils, cutting boards, and countertops with hot, soapy water before and after preparing each food item to prevent cross-contamination.![]()
• Bake thoroughly: Follow recipe instructions to ensure baked goods reach safe internal temperatures.![]()
• Store leftovers safely: Refrigerate perishable baked goods (those with dairy, cream cheese, whipped cream, or fresh fruit) within two hours.![]()
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VDH is investigating a potential measles exposure in the Central and Southwest Regions of Virginia. We encourage individuals in those areas to check the locations of potential exposure sites and to learn more about what to do in case of a measles exposure at: ow.ly/yopK50XLaQZ
Remember to turn off holiday lights before leaving the house or going to bed to help prevent fires. If you haven’t already, create a family fire escape plan with two ways out of your home and choose a safe meeting place outside so everyone knows what to do in an emergency.![]()
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🔗 More holiday fire safety tips: kidshealth.org/en/parents/holiday-dangers.html![]()
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The holidays bring fun and new toys. 🎄![]()
But every year, thousands of children experience eye injuries from toys that could have been prevented.![]()
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Choosing age-appropriate toys, teaching kids how to use them safely, and supervising play can make a big difference. A few simple steps help keep playtime fun and eyes protected this holiday season.![]()
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🔗 Toy Safety Checklist: preventblindness.org/safe-toy-checklist/![]()
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#ToySafety #ChildEyeHealth #HolidaySafety #kidssafety #SafePlay #ParentTips #FamilyHealth
Last Updated: December 18, 2025