In anticipation of the warm summer months, the Massachusetts Departments of Children and Families would like to remind families and caregivers with young children of useful summertime safety tips.
In anticipation of the warm summer months, the Massachusetts Departments of Children and Families (DCF) and Public Health (DPH) would like to remind families and caregivers with young children of useful summertime safety tips.
Infants, toddlers and young children (ages 0-5 years) depend on adults for their safety. Children this age like to explore, but are not aware of dangers. Three hazards in warmer weather involve falls from windows, water safety, especially around pools, and safety around and in cars. Simple safety steps can prevent injury.
Healthy swimming behaviors play an important role in stopping the spread of illnesses through recreational water.
Healthy swimming behaviors play an important role in stopping the spread of illnesses through recreational water, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
"Germs on and in swimmers' bodies end up in the water and can make other people sick," said Dr. Kirk Smith, waterborne disease supervisor for MDH. "Even healthy swimmers can get sick from recreational water illnesses, but the young, elderly, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are especially at risk."
Specific actions you can take to promote healthy swimming include:
NHS Manchester is promoting some top tips for taking care in the hot weather, which is forecast to last for several days.
NHS Manchester is promoting some top tips for taking care in the hot weather, which is forecast to last for several days.
High temperatures can be dangerous, especially for:
? the elderly, ? the very young, and ? people with chronic or long-term medical conditions.
Dr Sally Bradley, Director of Public Health at NHS Manchester, explains: ?Hopefully most of us will enjoy it while it lasts, but the truth is hot weather can be as bad for health as a cold snap.
We hope you all have a safe and happy July 4th. While you and your family may chose to add fireworks to the mix, keep these ten firework safety tips in mind:
We hope you all have a safe and happy July 4th. While you and your family may chose to add fireworks to the mix, keep these ten firework safety tips in mind:
* Always read and follow all warnings and instructions
* Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.
* Be sure other people are out-of-range before lighting fireworks. Small children should be kept a safe distance from the fireworks; older children that use fireworks need to be carefully supervised.
* Do not smoke when handling any type of "live" firecracker, rocket, or aerial display.
In January, thousands of North Carolinians made resolutions to eat better, get more physical activity and achieve a healthy weight. However, most of those resolutions were abandoned before March.
In January, thousands of North Carolinians made resolutions to eat better, get more physical activity and achieve a healthy weight. However, most of those resolutions were abandoned before March. Midway through the year is a great time to get back on course toward achieving those goals.
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North Carolina Department Of Health And Human Services
With the forecasts calling for extreme heat in Indiana this week, Indiana state health officials offer hot weather tips to cope with the rising temperatures.
With the forecasts calling for extreme heat in Indiana this week, Indiana state health officials offer hot weather tips to cope with the rising temperatures.
"Heat advisories should be taken very seriously," said State Health Commissioner Judy Monroe, M.D. "I encourage all Hoosiers to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves during these hot summer days."
To avoid heat related health problems, the Indiana State Department of Health recommends the following:
McHenry County Department of Health advises the community to be cautious during this prolonged period of excessive heat.
Patrick McNulty, Public Health Administrator for the McHenry County Department of Health, advises the community to be cautious during this prolonged period of excessive heat.
The following hot weather tips are recommended to prevent heat-related illness:
Many areas of the United States are seeing heat waves with temperatures reaching dangerous levels. It is possible to be smart about the hot days of summer. To have fun in the sun safely. Symptoms of heat-related illness include muscle and abdominal cramps, heavy (or worse ? have stopped) sweating, headache, dizziness, and nausea / vomiting.
Many areas of the United States are seeing heat waves with temperatures reaching dangerous levels. It is possible to be smart about the hot days of summer. To have fun in the sun safely.
Those most vulnerable to the heat are the very young, the elderly, and anyone with chronic health issues.
Precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses include:
* Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and use a hat or umbrella.
* Don't just carry water or juice with you. Drink it, even if you don't feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which can dehydrate the body.
As summer heat builds in many parts of Wisconsin, state health officials are urging everyone to be aware of the dangers associated with extreme heat and to take protective safety measures.
As summer heat builds in many parts of Wisconsin, state health officials are urging everyone to be aware of the dangers associated with extreme heat and to take protective safety measures.
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Wisconsin Department Of Health And Family Services
Summer has arrived with a sharp blast of heat, and physicians at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are urging the public to take precautions. Corey Slovis, M.D., chairman of VUMC's Department of Emergency Medicine, said prolonged heat day after day can lead to dehydration. Ignoring the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion can cause serious complications, such as cardiovascular disorders, neurological dysfunction, kidney failure or even death.
Summer has arrived with a sharp blast of heat, and physicians at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are urging the public to take precautions. Corey Slovis, M.D., chairman of VUMC's Department of Emergency Medicine, said prolonged heat day after day can lead to dehydration. Also give some thought of what summer dresses you wear. White color summer dresses may help with summer heat, vs dark color dresses.
Researchers have developed a software program that prescribes a regimen for avoiding jet lag using timed light exposure.
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the University of Michigan have developed a software program that prescribes a regimen for avoiding jet lag using timed light exposure. The method is described in an article published June 19 in the open-access journal PLoS Computational Biology.
Traveling across several times zones can cause an individual to experience jet lag, which includes trouble sleeping at night and difficulty remaining awake during the day. These effects largely reflect de-synchronization between the body's internal time clock and local environmental cues.
Cell phone use and other forms of distracted driving account for 80 percent of all vehicle crashes. The Iowa Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans that when driving, your first responsibility is the safety of those in your vehicle and others on the road.
You're headed home from work and your cell phone rings. As you struggle to pull your cell phone out of your back pocket, or fish through your purse to find it, the driver ahead of you suddenly slams on the brakes.
Were you able to avoid a collision? According to the National Safety Council, cell phone use and other forms of distracted driving account for 80 percent of all vehicle crashes. The Iowa Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans that when driving, your first responsibility is the safety of those in your vehicle and others on the road.
Good Morning America this Sunday featured an important topic about medical identity theft and how to protect yourself from medical identity theft. There are several tips to prevent it from happening. One is to safeguard your health insurance card and look for inconsistencies in your health insurance statements as well as in your medical records.
Good Morning America this Sunday featured an important topic about medical identity theft and how to protect yourself from medical identity theft. There are several tips to prevent it from happening. One is to safeguard your health insurance card and look for inconsistencies in your health insurance statements as well as in your medical records.
Colon cleansing: maybe you have heard of it? It seems like everyone from celebrities to morning show hosts is touting it as a beneficial health procedure and even a quick fix to shed unwanted pounds. Unfortunately, all of the recent buzz surrounding the practice has led many to use over-the-counter products to perform an at-home colon cleanse, without direction from a doctor. According to Dr. Cynthia Yoshida, a gastroenterologist from Charlottesville, VA, this is not safe for your colon or your overall health.
Colon cleansing: maybe you have heard of it? It seems like everyone from celebrities to morning show hosts is touting it as a beneficial health procedure and even a quick fix to shed unwanted pounds. Unfortunately, all of the recent buzz surrounding the practice has led many to use over-the-counter products to perform an at-home colon cleanse, without direction from a doctor. According to Dr. Cynthia Yoshida, a gastroenterologist from Charlottesville, VA, this is not safe for your colon or your overall health.
Tamir Miloh, MD and colleagues (Mount Sinai Hospital in New York) presented their research at the Digestive Disease Week in Chicago this week. Their study looked at improving compliance rates in pediatric liver transplant recipients by using text messaging.
Tamir Miloh, MD and colleagues (Mount Sinai Hospital in New York) presented their research at the Digestive Disease Week in Chicago this week. Their study looked at improving compliance rates in pediatric liver transplant recipients by using text messaging.
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