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Where does lead come from? http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/have_a_safe_visit_on_the_farm.html Children Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:26:00 -0700 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. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/red_cross_tips_help_kids_stay_safe_when_home_alone.html Children Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:30:00 -0600 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.” http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/mother_of_boy_found_dead_in_dorchester_releases_statement.html Children Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:19:00 -0600 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. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/driveway_tragedy_leads_mom_on_crusade_for_safety.html Children Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:24:00 -0600 "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. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/portable_pools_pose_drowning_risk_for_young_kids.html Children Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:37:00 -0600 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. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/952.html Children Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:36:00 -0600 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. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/girl_5_struck_by_lawn_mower_dies.html Children Thu, 19 May 2011 03:32:00 -0600 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. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/safety_plan_to_keep_your_kids_secure.html Children Fri, 06 May 2011 02:48:00 -0600 OttawaCitizen - In the movie Home Alone, an eight-year-old boy single-handedly outsmarts wannabe crooks after his family accidentally leaves him alone at home for days. That's Hollywood. In real life, Regina Police Service spokeswoman Elizabeth Popowich reminds parents that anyone under the age of 16 is considered a child. She says the ideal age to leave kids depends on their stage of development and ability to handle minor emergencies. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/drug_safety_communication_-_potential_for_accidental_ingestion_b.html Children Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:32:00 -0700 Courtesy of FDA - FDA is warning the public that accidental ingestion of benzonatate by children under the age of 10 years can result in death from overdose. Overdose with benzonatate in children less than 2 years of age has been reported following accidental ingestion of as few as 1 or 2 capsules. ... http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/willow_smith_whip_my_hair_a_dance_safety_primer.html Children Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:42:00 -0600 You know that you've had Willow Smith's catchy hit 'Whip My Hair' stuck in your head. You've probably even caught yourself whipping your own hair to the beat. YouTube videos of kids mimicking Willow's moves have gone viral and swept the nation. But before we round up all the cute 9-year-olds we know and get them reenacting Willow's headbanging moves, we thought we'd check with a professional on the safety of this soon-to-be iconic dance. Dr. Terrence B. McGhee, a neurologist, was gracious enough to tell PopEater whether whipping one's hair back and forth could actually be a health hazard. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/securing_children_s_car_seats.html Children Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:45:00 -0600 Many states require parents to put children under age 5, or under a certain weight or height, to be seated in a federally approved car seat. It appears, though, that many parents do not know how to install them properly. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/third-hand_smoke_harms_kids_most.html Children Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:02:00 -0700 Third-hand smoke is something few people know about, but it is a very real thing and it poses serious health risks, especially to children, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/child_seizures_a_terrifying_fear_to_parents.html Children Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:31:00 -0700 The 16-year-old son of actor John Travolta and Kelly Preston was found dead in their vacation home in the Bahamas on Friday. He apparently suffered a seizure and hit his head on the bathtub as he fell. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/protecting_your_children_at_mall.html Children Sat, 13 Nov 2004 19:55:00 -0700 Plan to go to the mall with no other aim than to teach your child mall safety as mall does not only have thieves bent on stealing your belongings but also has perverts determined to abduct and harm children. You can protect your children though. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/are_toys_safer_now.html Children Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:37:00 -0700 This summer, the U.S. Congress passed a new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, which increased consumer protections by setting stricter standards on content levels of toxic materials, such as lead and phthalates. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/parents_look_for_lurking_hazards_in_toy_aisle.html Children Thu, 02 Dec 2004 06:05:00 -0700 PITTSFIELD Ñ Toys promise to bring laughter and learning into a child's life. But the wrong toy could bring tears and tragedy instead, according to a new report from the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/does_media_exposure_harm_kids.html Children Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:51:00 -0700 Kids who spend long hours watching TV, surfing the Internet and playing video games are likely to face a host of problems such as obesity, smoking, substance abuse and poor academic achievement, according to a new report from researchers at the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Yale University and the California Pacific Medical Center. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/fda_some_amounts_of_melamine_are_safe.html Children Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:16:00 -0700 In a surprising turnaround, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reversed its statement in October that said any amount of exposure to melamine, no matter how small, is not safe for infants. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/panel_criticizes_over-use_of_drugs_in_kids.html Children Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:09:00 -0700 Doctors are prescribing potent antipsychotic drugs far too liberally for use in children age 12 or younger, said a panel of physicians advising the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The panel urged the FDA to ensure doctors receive more warning about the risks of using these drugs on younger children. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/will_hard_times_increase_unsafe_toy_sales.html Children Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:03:00 -0700 With the economic downturn, people will be trying to stretch a tight holiday budget, and federal officials are worried budget-conscious parents may unwittingly buy unsafe toys. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/is_your_child_taking_too_much_medication.html Children Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:38:00 -0700 More children and teens are using drugs and taking chronic medication, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics November issue. The researchers think this is largely due to the significant increase in obesity rate among kids in the United States. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/is_your_child_getting_enough_vitamin_d.html Children Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:33:00 -0600 Doctors used to say children need 200 international units (IU) of vitamin D a day to prevent rickets and soft bones. Now the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended that the daily dose be doubled to 400 units of vitamin D and this is not only to increase bone strength but also to lower the risk for serious diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/cold_medicine_not_for_children_under_4.html Children Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:58:00 -0600 Labels in cough and cold medicines will soon contain warnings they are not to be given to children under 4 years of age. This was announced by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, a trade group of over-the-counter medicine manufacturers. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/infant_death_syndrome_will_fans_help.html Children Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:37:00 -0600 A simple fan running in a baby’s bedroom may help lower the likelihood of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/cancer_risk_from_cell_phones_higher_in_children.html Children Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:18:00 -0600 The risk for getting brain tumors is five times higher among young people who use cell phones, according to researchers at the University Hospital in Orebro, Sweden. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/fda_scientists_disagree_on_bpa_safety.html Children Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:56:00 -0600 In August, the FDA issued a draft report which concluded that bisphenol A (BPA) is safe for people at the current levels of daily exposure. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/newborns_under_threat_from_streptococcus.html Children Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:09:00 -0600 Up to 30 percent of women in the U.S. about to give birth are carrying a dangerous bacterium that could threaten the lives of their babies, but they are not aware of it. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/are_vaccinations_safe.html Children Thu, 02 Aug 2007 01:00:00 -0600 Millions of children will soon be returning to school to begin a new school year and with the new school year comes a requirement in many states that children be vaccinated against chicken pox. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/is_measles_making_a_comeback.html Children Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:47:00 -0600 An upsurge in measles outbreaks across 15 states has the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention worried: it could mean measles is making a comeback in the country. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/too_much_calories_in_kids_fast_food_meals.html Children Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:22:00 -0600 Thirteen big-name fast-food restaurant chains offer at least 1,474 possible food choices for kids’ meals, which means there is a wide variety for kids to choose from; however, at least 93 percent of these exceed the recommended calorie content in a single meal. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/drugs_proposed_for_kids_cholesterol.html Children Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:44:00 -0600 High cholesterol level is a problem that exists not only in adults but also in children, reminds the nation’s pediatricians as they recommended that use of cholesterol-lowering drugs begin as early as age 8 in order to prevent heart problems in adulthood. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/protect_your_child_from_pedophiles.html Children Sat, 24 Apr 2010 09:45:00 -0600 Pedophiles are still a persistent problem in our communities, says a national child-safety expert and founder of the Child Lures Prevention program that seeks to protect children from pedophiles, in a workshop to US Air Force servicemen in Japan. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/lead_fears_trigger_more_toy_recalls.html Children Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:55:00 -0600 Fears of overexposure of children to lead paint on various toys have led to an expanded recall program issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The four recall orders affect over 300,000 items, all of them made in China. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/safe_haven_laws_protect_newborns.html Children Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:10:00 -0600 More unwanted newborn babies in Massachusetts are expected to be given the chance to live with families that want them, as the state’s 2004 Safe Haven Law, which would have expired this year, was signed and extended by the governor last week. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/there_s_lead_in_your_kids_toys.html Children Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:10:00 -0600 Another company recalled its toy products containing lead paint. Mattel Inc. last week recalled 1.5 million toys sold by its Fisher-Price unit due to high levels of lead. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/choose_baby_cribs_wisely.html Children Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:28:00 -0600 The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled approximately 320,000 cribs this week, following several reports of the slats or spindles getting broken, including 4 incidents where children actually got trapped. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/fda_to_review_safety_of_pediatric_cold_medicines.html Children Fri, 17 Aug 2007 03:55:00 -0600 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has set an October review on how safe and effective are over-the-counter cough and cold products for use by children under 6 years old, in a notice posted August 15 on its Web site. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/more_child_drownings_in_inflatable_pools.html Children Fri, 23 May 2008 01:55:00 -0600 The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently reported an increase in the average number of drowning deaths among young children, and consumer advocates are linking this increase to inflatable pools which have minimal safety measures in place. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/measles_outbreak_hits_7_states.html Children Thu, 01 May 2008 05:54:00 -0600 In the highest level of incidence in 7 years, measles outbreaks have hit at least 7 states and cases have also been reported in 3 other states. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/flu_plus_mrsa_deadly_combination.html Children Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:50:00 -0600 Two children died in Massachusetts, according to Friday news reports, from the flu which were linked to MRSA infections. Health officials, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are concerned there may be a surge of the potentially deadly combination. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/is_mumps_making_a_comeback.html Children Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:55:00 -0600 After years of very few reported incidences in the United States, mumps very suddenly made a comeback in 2006, according to a study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/does_bedroom_tv_make_for_unhealthy_habits.html Children Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:55:00 -0600 For many years, health professionals and child development experts have warned about American youngsters watching too much television and having too much easy access to a TV set. A recent study indicates, however, that parents don’t seem to be listening to this professional advice. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/medication_mix-ups_hurt_more_kids.html Children Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:50:00 -0600 More children, 1 out of 15 hospitalized kids, are harmed by accidental overdoses, medicine mix-ups and adverse reactions to drugs than originally believed. This finding is contained in the first scientific test of a new procedure to detect errors. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/newborn_babies_also_child_abuse_victims.html Children Fri, 03 Dec 2010 23:05:00 -0700 It may seem hard to believe, but a U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control study has found that approximately 1 in 50 (2.1 percent) infants (less than 1 year old) in the U.S. suffer from non-fatal child abuse or neglect every year, and close to a third of these infants are newborns. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/are_baby_cosmetics_safe_for_babies.html Children Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:35:00 -0700 A new study has warned against the use of baby lotions, shampoos and powders that may contain high levels of phthalates, chemicals that can affect testosterone production in male babies. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/is_eating_snow_still_safe_for_kids.html Children Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:50:00 -0700 One of the simple pleasures of childhood is eating snow. For some time, parents have warned kids to stay away from dirty snow (particularly yellow snow). Parents are now wondering whether it is still safe for kids to eat new-fallen snow. The reason? Snow contains large quantities of Pseudomonas syringae, a type of bacteria that causes diseases in tomato and bean plants. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/children/what_can_we_do_for_children_of_alcoholics.html Children Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:05:00 -0700 One out of every four American children lives in an alcoholic household. It is a statistic enough to make you sober: that’s nearly 19 million children, living in an alcoholic environment. And despite what they may think, there is nothing they can do to stop the drinking. None of it is their fault, yet the devastating impact of alcoholism can last throughout their lifetimes. SafetyIssues Personal and Public Safety News Articles