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vehicles parked in a garage with the engine running, blocked
chimneys or smoke flues, portable gas-operated heaters, open
fireplaces, fuel burning tools and grills in closed spaces. Signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the symptoms of flu but
without a fever. Other symptoms include dizziness, tiredness, weak-
ness, headaches, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and confusion.
Everyone is at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, but experts
agree that unborn babies, young children, pregnant women, the
elderly and people with heart or breathing problems have the
highest risk for serious damage or death, have your heating system,
vents, chimneys and flues inspected and cleaned by a qualified
technician every year.
The following symptoms are associated with CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING and should be made known to ALL residents.
1. Mild symptoms
* Mild headaches, nausea, vomiting, tiredness (often described
as „flu-like symptoms").
2. Moderate symptoms
* Strong, throbbing headache, drowsiness, quicker heart rate.
3. Serious symptoms
* Loss of consciousness, heart and lung failure, death.
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