According to the EPA, rubbing alcohol, or isopropyl alcohol, has a couple safety concerns. 1) It is highly flammable, and 2) poisoning can occur through skin absorption, oral ingestion, or inhalation. It should be stored properly, away from heat sources, only used in well ventilated areas, and kept out of the reach of children and pets.

Rubbing alcohol will disinfect and to some extent sterilize. However, most of the microbes we worry about (things like Hepatitis) aren't going to be killed using rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol might be a marginally acceptable way to clean your own supplies, but if these supplies have been handled by or used on anyone else, alcohol isn't going to cut it. That means that if you use a pair of clamps to pierce a friend, that alcohol isn't going to get rid of their cooties.

You should always use your best judgment when in a foreign country, just as you would at home. The following basic safety guidelines should be observed: When you travel, use a security pouch to carry your passport, credit cards and traveller’s checks. Never use, handle, or distribute controlled or illegal substances. The punishments in other countries can be very severe. Use the same precautions for HIV/AIDS/STDs and unwanted pregnancies overseas as you would at home.

If you have special-needs students or special requests (waivers, etc.), these must be stated with your field trip request form. Please do not contact us after the trip is scheduled to make additional requests. One person - the teacher, principal or secretary - should be the sole contact for the group. Please have parents make special requests through that that person. This will avoid confusion on the day of your trip.

No. The technology used by Phoenix Internet operates at very low power levels, similar to a cell phone, and much less than the amount that is emitted by your microwave oven. Also, radio frequency power drops dramatically as you move away from the power source. Typically, our antennas would not be placed where any person would be able to stand right in front of it for any significant period of time.

Croatia, like most small European countries, is extremely safe. It can be favorable compared to small states in the United States for safety.

Excessive drinking both in the form of heavy drinking or binge drinking, is associated with numerous health problems, including but not limited to Chronic diseases such as liver cirrhosis (damage to liver cells), pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), various cancers, including liver, mouth, throat, larynx (the voice box), and esophagus, high blood pressure, and psychological disorders.

All statins have been associated with very rare reports of rhabdomyolysis. These rare cases can occur when the drugs are used alone or in combination with another lipid-lowering drug such as gemfibrozil. However, cases of fatal rhabdomyolysis in association with Baycol use have been reported more frequently than other approved statins.

Yes. When individuals use cocaine and drink alcohol at the same time, a very toxic metabolite of cocaine is formed.

Student Health Services – call Nurse Consult at 438-7676 or Appointments at 438-2778 to schedule an appointment with a provider Student Health Services Health Promotion Office - call Kathy O'Connell, Alcohol and Drug Intervention Specialist, at 438-8624

The extent of any health effects from perc exposure depends on the amount of perc and how long the exposure lasts. People exposed to high levels of perc, even for brief periods, may experience serious symptoms. Those include dizziness, fatigue, headaches, confusion, nausea, and skin, lung, eye and mucous membrane irritation. Repeated exposure to high levels can also irritate the skin, eyes, nose and mouth, and can cause liver damage and respiratory failure.

No. Rubbing alcohol should not be used to clean either the adhesive electrodes or the skin. It can adversely affect the adhesive electrode life and can be very drying and irritating to the skin.

No. You must use rubbing alcohol that contains 70% isopropanol and you must use vinegar that contains 5% acetic acid. This is regular white vinegar and not malt, wine or pickling vinegar.

All colon therapy equipment used is FDA approved and is manufactured through compliance with strict federal guidelines that dictate rigorous accountability. All tubing is disposed of after each use, and the water filtration system is state-of-the-art, removing all toxins, microorganisms, and chlorine from the water. The water going into the colon is purified, with no chemicals or additives. The machine is cleaned and disinfected at a high temperature after each use.

Peru is a spectacular country that offers the diversity in climate of the US or Europe with an unspoiled innocence of a developing country. This is a country with 15,000 ft. mountains and small villages where people have farmed their land the same way for hundreds of years. Following the events of 9/11, guests traveling from the US have expressed concerns about safety issues. We can assure you that you will feel comfortable and safe at all times.

Residence Life provides several programs and services to maximize safety measures used in all residence halls. All exterior doors are locked 24 hours a day, and residents can only gain access to their residential area with their student ID card. The university police work closely with residence hall staff by patrolling residence halls, parking lots and other buildings, as well as providing a 24-hour police escort program.

Fresh (wet) concrete is highly alkaline and can cause skin irritation, severe third degree chemical burns and serious eye damage. Always wear protective gloves and glasses or goggles when working with wet concrete. Waterproof boots must also be worn if standing or walking in wet concrete. If clothing becomes contaminated with wet concrete, it should be removed at once and the affected body area(s) washed immediately. Flush eyes with clean water immediately after contact.

Considering most pregnancies are similar if not worse, medication is often necessary to avoid therapeutic termination or miscarriage. Review the medication page on the HER Foundation site to be informed of the risks to you and your baby. All medications carry risk, but the risks are often outweighed by the benefits they offer in managing the symptoms of HG.