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The state Department of Public Health put out a news release warning that the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning goes up when temperatures go down.

Carbon monoxide is an invisible odorless gas that can be fatal. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about people die in the United States every year from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning and about 50, people visit the emergency department annually because of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.

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According to the DPH, breathing carbon monoxide can deprive the body of oxygen and may lead to illness, unconsciousness and death. Carbon monoxide poisoning carries such symptoms as headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, confusion and loss of consciousness. Those who experience symptoms should leave the building they are in and seek medical help. Call or the Connecticut Poison Control Center at To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, the DPH recommends installing a carbon monoxide detector on each floor of the house and outside each bedroom.

The DPH also cautions against portable generators, charcoal or gas grills, gas or propane powered pressure Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, saws or other fuel-powered equipment inside your home, garage, carport, basement or Carbon Monoxide Poisoning enclosed spaces. Also, place portable generators at least 20 feet from the house, and make sure no dryer vents or automobile tailpipes are plugged with snow.

For more information, contact your local health department or visit www. In-Depth Coverage.

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