SOME SUMMER SAFETY TIPS:
CDC:
Information from the CDC Water-related activities are popular for
getting physical activity and have many health benefits. Here are some tips to
stay safe while having fun. Learn how to prevent recreational water
illnessesand help protect yourself and your kids. Drownings are the leading cause of injury death for young
children ages 1 to 4, and three children die every day as a result of
drowning. Always supervise children when in or around
water. A responsible adult should constantly watch young
children. Recreational boating can be a wonderful way to spend time with
family and friends. Make boating safety a priority. Wear a properly fitted life jacket every time
you and your loved ones are on the water. Beat the heat and sun Heat-related illness happens when the body’s temperature control
system is overloaded. Infants and children up to 4 years of age are at greatest
risk. Even young and healthy people can get sick from the heat if they
participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather. For
heat-related illness, the best defense is prevention. Never leave infants, children, or pets in a
parked car, even if the windows are cracked open. Just a few serious sunburns can increase you and your child's
risk of skin cancer later in life. Their skin needs protection from the sun's
harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they're outdoors. Cover up. Clothing that covers your and your
child's skin helps protect against UV rays. Protect yourself and your family by preventing bites and
diseases, like Zika, West Nile virus and Lyme disease, which can be
transmitted by insects. Use an effective insect repellent while
playing outdoors. Each year in the United States, emergency departments treat more
than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger for playground-related injuries. Falls
at home and on the playground are a common cause of injury. Check to make sure that the surfaces under
playground equipment are safe, soft, and well-maintained. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a
bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally
works. Concussions can occur in any sport or recreation activity. Learn concussion signs and symptoms and what
to do if a concussion occurs. Parents can take many actions to protect their
children's health and safety at home. Stay smart around the house by following tips
on fire prevention, microwave use, and living with pets. Young workers have high job injury rates. Hazards in the
workplace, inexperience, and lack of safety training may increase injury risks
for young workers. Know their rights, employer and teen worker
responsibilities, and what teens under 18 can’t do. Kids can use electronic media to embarrass,
harass, or threaten their peers. Take steps to prevent electronic aggression, a
term that captures all types of violence that occur
electronically.
Summer is a great
time for kids to enjoy different indoor and outdoor activities. Whether they are
young children or teens, learn ways to keep your kids safe and healthy while
they enjoy the summer fun.
Master water safety
Help
kids get H2O Smartz about water safety.
Teach kids to swim. Formal swimming lessons can
protect young children from drowning.
Learn
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Your CPR skills could save someone’s
life.
Install a four-sided fence around home
pools.
Dress
infants and children in loose, lightweight, light-colored
clothing.
Schedule outdoor activities carefully, for
morning and evening hours.
Stay cool with cool showers or
baths.
Seek medical care immediate if your child has
symptoms of heat-related illness.
Use sunscreen
with at least SPF (sun protection factor) 15 and UVA (ultraviolet A) and UVB
(ultraviolet B) protection every time you and your child go outside.
Keep mosquitos and ticks from bugging you this
summer
Make your backyard a tick-safe
zone.
Check yourself and your children for ticks. Ticks
are easy to remove.
Prevent Injuries
Supervise young children at all times around fall hazards, such as stairs and
playground equipment.
Use stair gates, which can help keep
a busy, active child from taking a dangerous tumble.
Make sure kids and teens
wear the right protective equipment for their sport or recreation
activity.
Learn healthy home tips for each room in the house.
Stop the violence
As teens develop emotionally, they are
heavily influenced by their relationship experiences, including teen dating.
Protect your children from teen dating violence. Nearly one in 10 teens reports
having been hit or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend at
least once over a year’s time.