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Lead Poisoning and Children
It has become known as the silent epidemic. Lead poisoning affects three to four million young children - one in six under age the age if six. What is more is that many parents are unaware that his or her child has lead poisoning unless the child is tested for it or until it is too late. Large amounts of lead in a child's blood can cause brain damage, mental retardation, behavior problems, anemia, liver and kidney damage, hearing loss, hyperactivity, developmental delays, other physical and mental problems, and in extreme cases, death. Where does lead come from?
Have A Safe Visit on the Farm
Nearly 2 million kids work and live on farms in the United States, and as many as 22,000 are seriously injured and about 100 kids and teens die each year on farms. Although the majority of accidents happen to people who live on farms, a significant number of injuries or deaths have occurred to kids and teens who either work on or visit farms....Red Cross Tips Help Kids Stay Safe When Home Alone
As children around the nation are returning to school, many of them will be spending time home alone after school until their parents get home from work. The American Red Cross has steps parents and children can take to make these after-school hours safer and less stressful. “The first thing parents need to decide is if their child is old enough to stay home alone,” said Dr. David Markenson, chair of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council and pediatric expert. “If not, other options include after-school child care, programs at schools and youth clubs, or enrolling the child in youth sports programs.”...Mother of boy found dead in Dorchester releases statement
Dorchester was in shock and a mother mourned the loss of her 17-month-old son on Tuesday, a day after the boy was found dead in a school van outside of a daycare center....Driveway tragedy leads mom on crusade for safety
"We have the saddest database in America," said Janette Fennell, founder and president of KidsAndCars.org, a Kansas-based nonprofit that advocates for vehicle safety standards. Jack is everywhere in Karen and Pat Pauly's home. His books are neatly stacked in a basket in his bedroom. His clothes are hung up neatly in his closet. And his round face is on photographs, here dressed up as a cheeseburger for Halloween, there with his beloved golden retriever Henry. ...Portable Pools Pose Drowning Risk for Young Kids
Portable swimming pools, including the increasingly popular, inflatable models, pose serious risks to young children, experts warn. In a new study, investigators at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, detail the drowning deaths of more than 200 children under 12 years old linked to a variety of above-ground pools, some large and deep, others small and shallow. "About every five days a child drowns in a portable pool in the U.S.," said lead researcher Dr. Gary A. Smith, director of the hospital's Center for Injury Research and Policy. Because these pools are inexpensive and easy to assemble, many parents may not consider them as big a risk as in-ground pools, he said. The greatest risks are for children younger than 5 years, the researchers found....Fire program puts focus on children's safety issues
Safety is foremost at the Edmond Fire Department Children's Safety Challenge, even when the parents come to retrieve their children from the injury prevention classes. Children weren't allowed to leave a recent class without an adult on a designated list who had a driver's license to prove his or her identity. The children, ages 4 to 7, learned when a stranger with a lollipop approaches them to run and tell someone they know. The two-day program also targets these risk areas: fire, burns, choking, suffocation, strangulation, poisoning, falls and firearms. It also stresses safety with motor vehicles and bicycles....Girl, 5, struck by lawn mower; dies
A 5-year-old girl died Tuesday evening after being hit and run over by a riding lawn mower operated by her father, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Department.The incident is considered "a tragic accident," Lt. Jeff McAlary said. The Kent County Medical Examiner's office ruled it accidental, as well. Jenna Ricord was playing in the yard when she was struck, deputies said, around 7 p.m. in the 17900 block of Marsh Creek Road, near 22 Mile, in Solon Township. The driver of the mower simply didn't see the girl, police said. It's unclear if the mower was moving forward or backward. The 5-year-old was pronounced dead on scene....- Safety plan to keep your kids secure
- Drug Safety Communication - Potential for Accidental Ingestion by Children
- Willow Smith's 'Whip My Hair': A Dance Safety Primer
- Securing Children’s Car Seats
- Third-hand Smoke Harms Kids Most
- Child Seizures: A Terrifying Fear to Parents
- Protecting Your Children at Mall
- Are Toys Safer Now?
- Parents: Look for Lurking Hazards in Toy Aisle
- Does Media Exposure Harm Kids?
- FDA: Some Amounts of Melamine Are Safe
- Panel Criticizes Over-Use of Drugs in Kids
- Will Hard Times Increase Unsafe Toy Sales?
- Is Your Child Taking Too Much Medication?
- Is Your Child Getting Enough Vitamin D?
- Cold Medicine Not For Children Under 4
- Infant Death Syndrome: Will Fans Help?
- Cancer Risk from Cell Phones Higher in Children
- FDA, Scientists Disagree on BPA Safety
- Newborns Under Threat From Streptococcus
- Are Vaccinations Safe?
- Is Measles Making A Comeback?
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