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Hurricane Harvey is finally winding down, but public health officials say that residents and volunteers in the Houston area must remain on guard against health hazards that will continue during the cleanup effort. Floodwater contamination will be the first and foremost problem people face as they return to their homes and businesses. The water that entered their homes was loaded with bacteria from raw sewage, and likely also included chemicals and toxins from businesses and industrial sites. Soaked homes also are at risk for mold. People with allergies, asthma and compromised immune systems in particular can be sickened if mold gains a foothold in a house following flooding. Other hazards include unstable structures, spoiled food and medications, and increased threat of mosquito-borne illnesses such as Zika.

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