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Swimming Safety
Swimming Safety
Swimming Safety
Swimming Pool & Water Safety Pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun and cool relief from hot weather. But water also can be dangerous for kids if parents don't take the proper precautions. Nearly 1,000 kids die each year by drowning. An...
Sun Safety
Sun Safety
Sun Safety
Sun Safety Tip #1: Slip on sun protective clothing. This can include a long-sleeve shirt with a collar, long pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses. Fabrics that are a dark color and tightly woven block the most sun, and polarized sunglasses can reduce glare...
Safety Tips
Safety Tips
Safety Tips
Safety Tips to Prevent Losing Your Child in a Public Place American children get lost over 2,000 times each day in all kinds of public places such as beaches, amusement parks, fairs and airports. Use these tips to help prevent getting separated from your child in a public place: 1...
Insect Sting Allergies
Insect Sting Allergies
Insect Sting Allergies
Insect Sting Allergies Experts estimate that 2 million Americans are allergic to insect stings, and many of these individuals are at risk of suffering life-threatening reactions to insect venom. Most serious reactions are caused by yellow jackets, honey bees, paper wasps, hornets, or fire ants...
Stay Hydrated
Stay Hydrated
Stay Hydrated
Dehydration Water is important to your body at all times, but especially in hot weather. Every system in your body depends on water to function properly. Water also keeps your body from overheating. When you are more active, your muscles generate heat and the main way your body discards heat in warm weather is through sweat...