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Featured Topic: Keep Kids Safe this Spring & Summer
Be “Head Smart”
Helmets reduce the risk of brain injury by 88% and head injury by 85%. Helmets should sit level on the head, the front only 1 or 2 finger-widths above the eyebrows. Straps should be snug, forming a “v” below the ears. Helmets shouldn’t move more than an inch in any direction. Wear a helmet every time you ride your bike, scooter, skateboard, and skates.
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Life Jackets are for Everybody
Prevent drowning on rivers, lakes and swimming pools this summer. Adult-sized life jackets will not work for children. To work correctly, a life jacket must be worn, fit snugly, and not allow the child’s chin or ears to slip through. Life jackets should be tested for wear and buoyancy at least once each year. Waterlogged, faded, or leaky jackets should be discarded.
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Don’t Forget Sunscreen
Just one blistering sunburn in childhood is estimated to double the risk of getting melanoma later in life. When outdoors, use sunscreens rated SPF 15 or higher. Apply them liberally, uniformly, and frequently.
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Protect Against
Mosquito Bites
Use insect repellents by carefully reading and following the directions on the label. Apply by spraying your own hands and rubbing the product on the child’s exposed skin, avoiding eyes and mouth, and sores or cuts.
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Avoid Heat-Related Illness
Make sure you and your kids drink plenty of water in hot weather, and remember to NEVER leave your child (or pet) unattended in vehicle.
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