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Frostbite 101:

What is frostbite? How can I tell if I have it?

Did you know one of the first symptoms of frostbite is numbness? So you may not actually realize that the injury is occurring. With temperatures in the negative twenties, the possibility of frostbite can set in within minutes. We encourage you to know the signs and symptoms below so you can help your family stay healthy during these cold winter weather months.  

Learn the signs and symptoms here. 

http://www.lakeviewhealth.org/News/WhatisfrostbiteHowcanItellifIhaveit

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