HALLOWEEN SAFETY October 31 is one of the most anticipated days of the year for a child. But with all the excitement of Halloween, it’s very easy for children to forget to be safe. Here are some helpful tips to keep your children safe this Halloween. •BE SEEN: Walking on streets in the dark can …
Flu Vaccinations Copy Last April, the H1N1 flu virus (originally called the swine flu) caused great concern worldwide. Reports of illness from the H1N1 virus continued in the U.S. through the summer, normally a flu-free season. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is concerned that the H1N1 virus, combined with the regular (or seasonal) flu, …
Fireworks Safety The 4th of July is a time for picnics, parades, fireworks and – unfortunately – accidents. Every year, Americans set off more than 265 million pounds of fireworks, causing an estimated 10,000 injuries, from mild burns to severe trauma. Almost half of these victims are children under the age of 15. That’s the …
Summer Safety School is almost out; summer is almost here. The days are getting longer, and people are spending more and more time outside. But don’t be deceived. The carefree days of summer have their share of dangers. Here’s some information to help make this summer a safe one. Bike Safety For Kids Kids love …
Just about everybody has experienced the red, painful skin that is the tell-tale sign of sunburn. Caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet radiation, usually from the sun’s rays, sunburn is more than just an uncomfortable condition. Extreme sunburn can be life-threatening. Sunburn is also known to cause premature aging of the skin and increase …
An Aspirin a Day (8-page version) Recent studies have shown that taking an aspirin a day can lower the likelihood of breast cancer. More specifically, scientists believe taking aspirin reduces the types of cancer caused by the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which account for 60 – 70 percent of breast cancer cases. Initial studies indicate …
