Preventive Medicine Countermeasures

Practice Individual Preventive Medicine Countermeasures

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The number of active duty military inpatients dispositioned from U.S. Army MTFs located in Iraq and Afghanistan. TSP No. 081-T-1053-2

Reasons for Vulnerability Harshness of the environment Natural defenses reduced by fatigue and exposure Breakdown in basic sanitation

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Protect Against Cold Injury - 1

Wear Several Loose Layers of Clothing TSP No. 081-T-1053-4

Protect Against Cold Injury - 2

Exercise Toes To Increase Circulation TSP No. 081-T-1053-5

Protect Against Cold Injury - 3

Change Your Socks TSP No. 081-T-1053-6

Protect Against Cold Injury - 4

Drink Plenty of Water

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Protect Against Heat Injury - 1

Drink Plenty of Water TSP No. 081-T-1053-8

Protect Against Heat Injury - 2

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Protect Against Heat Injury - 3

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Protect Against Heat Injury - 4 Drink extra water before combat operations Maintain excess water in your system Drink no more than 1½ quarts per hour Drink no more than 12 quarts per day

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Protect Against Heat Injury - 5

In a Chemical Environment, Individual is More Prone to Heat Injury

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Protect Against Heat Injury - 6 Rest whenever possible Eat meals to replace salt Do NOT take herbal-type medications, diet supplements, or performance-enhancing drugs Protect yourself from exposure

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Protect Against Arthropod Bites & Diseases

Apply lotion to exposed skin Apply repellent to uniform Keep sleeves down and trouser legs tucked Check for ticks twice a day

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Protect Against Poisonous Plants & Animals Look inside of sleeping bag and boots

Keep sleeves down and trouser legs tucked Do not play with snakes

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Protect Against Contaminated Food & Water Drink water from approved sources only

Eat from approved sources only

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Protect Against Human Waste - 1

Cat-hole

Straddle trench

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Protect Against Human Waste - 2

Pail Latrine

Burn-Out Latrine

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Protect Against Soil & Common Objects Wash your hands-* After using the latrine. * Before touching eating utensils or food. * After eating. * After handling dirty items. * Frequently during day to keep free of germs. Hand-sanitizing gel good for cleaning hands.

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Maintain Personal Hygiene on the Move - 1 Always carry these items with you: * A bar of soap, washcloth, or baby wipes * Toilet paper, or baby wipes * Toothbrush and toothpaste * Shampoo

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Maintain Personal Hygiene on the Move - 2 Use foot powder Remove boot inserts at night Use antifungal solution and cream Alternate boots Use boot/sock liners

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Maintain Level of Nutrition

MRE - Standard individual ration for operations ~1,300 calories TSP No. 081-T-1053-22

Resist Stress

Talk - Relax - Integrate - Friendship TSP No. 081-T-1053-23

Protect Against STDs Use a latex prophylactic (condom) Avoid high-risk sexual behaviors Having more than one sexual partner Changing sex partners frequently Having sex with high-risk individuals Sexual practices such as anal sex Control alcohol intake

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Protect Against HIV/AIDS HIV contagious in same way STDs are Prevent sexual transmission – know your partner Prevent transmission through shared needles or syringes

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Adverse Effects of Tobacco - 1 Using tobacco affects your ability to function when you are in the field Smoking has tactical hazards— * Cigarette smoke can be detected up to 300 meters down wind * The flame can be detected by enemy snipers * There are possibilities of starting a fire

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Adverse Effects of Tobacco - 2 Smoking can be hazardous to a soldier’s health and his buddy’s Health hazards-Chronic diseases of heart and lungs Cancer Stroke High blood pressure

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Adverse Effects of Tobacco - 3 Adverse Impact on Soldiers Watering eyes Runny nose Cough Loss of smell and taste Increase in heart rate More easily fatigued Elevation in blood pressure Decreased appetite Diarrhea, constipation, or both Reduced stamina Decreased ability to recover from illness and injury Decreased blood circulation to the brain Decreased night vision TSP No. 081-T-1053-28

Adverse Effects of Tobacco - 4

Don't allow tobacco products to cause you to let your buddies down or cause your unit to not accomplish its mission!

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