Did you know that unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning causes more than 400 fatalities in America each year? The risk for carbon monoxide poisoning is highest in December and January. A simple carbon monoxide detector can save lives, but they are installed in less than one-third of homes in the United States. If you don’t already […]
Winter Safety Tips for Children and Older Adults
Whether or not there’s snow on the ground, winter weather can present special challenges, especially for children and senior citizens. In this blog post we’ll share some tips for keeping everyone safe in colder weather. Weather-Appropriate Clothing Be sure to dress for the weather. Several thin layers will help everyone stay dry and warm; layers […]
Takata Air Bags Continue to Present Risk
The Takata air bag recall continues to pose a major threat to millions of Americans. By now, you’ve probably heard that many of these air bags have been recalled. Maybe you even drive one of the vehicles that was affected by the recall. But what you might not know is that the oldest of the […]
Prevent Child Injuries with Battery Safety
According to Safe Kids Worldwide, more than 2,800 children are treated in emergency rooms after swallowing button batteries. That means that one child is visiting the emergency room for swallowing a button battery approximately every three hours in the United States. These small batteries can be found in everything from key fobs to flameless candles. […]
Over-the-Counter Medication Safety for Children
Even though you can purchase over-the-counter (OTC) drugs without a prescription from a doctor, these medications can be dangerous if taken improperly. Talk to your child’s doctor before providing any medication for the first time. Read the label on the OTC medication bottle carefully for instructions about what the drug is for, how to use […]
