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Safety tips for kids learning to swim
David Aguilar is a Senior Injury Prevention Coordinator at Children’s Health℠ and Water Safety Instructor – and his passion for swim safety runs deep. He is a lifelong water lover who grew up near the beach and learned about the importance of learning to swim from his family.Moreabout safety tips for kids learning to swim
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Treating bug bites and stings in children
As the weather gets warmer, it's not only kids who come out to play – all the creepy-crawlies do, too. With all sorts of bugs flying and crawling around playgrounds and your backyard, your child might be more at risk of a bug bite or sting during the warmer months.Moreabout treating bug bites and stings in children
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How to choose the best sunscreen for kids
When it comes to sunscreen, there are so many choices you may not know which option is the best sunscreen for kids. Sunscreen, or sunblock, protects skin against the sun's ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which cause sunburn.Moreabout how to choose the best sunscreen for kids
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Family travel: How to stay healthy on vacation with kids
Whether you're taking a day trip to a nearby town or traveling across the country, it's always important to keep your family's health top of mind when planning a vacation.Moreabout family travel: how to stay healthy on vacation with kids
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Boat and lake safety for kids: 6 must-know rules
With warm weather and summertime, many families will head to the lake to beat the heat and cool off. To keep you and your family safe, the experts from the Children’s Health℠ Injury Prevention program offer these boating and lake safety rules for kids.Moreabout boat and lake safety for kids: 6 must-know rules
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Is that dog friendly? How to prevent dog bites in children
Every year, more than 800,000 Americans seek medical attention for dog bites and at least half of them are children, per the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. Children are, by far, the most common victims of dog bites and are more likely to be severely injured.Moreabout is that dog friendly? how to prevent dog bites in children