Article at a Glance • Study highlights the potentially fatal risks involved in allowing players to continue participating in a sport after suffering from a suspected concussion or head injury. • “Second-impact syndrome” occurs when an individual suffers a second head injury following an unhealed concussion. This second impact can result in a catastrophic swelling … Continue reading “Study Sheds Light on Concussion Risks for Young Athletes”
Article at a Glance • Utahans have a higher than average rate of skin cancer, including melanoma. • One bad sunburn can double your chances of developing skin cancer. • One in five people will develop skin cancer during their lifetimes. • Whether you get a tan or sunburn, you are increasing the odds that … Continue reading “The Sun is Not Your Friend: What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer”
Article at a Glance • Children and teenagers should get a sports physical before starting a new sport or beginning a new competitive season, usually once each year. • Sports physicals help identify children who are at risk for injury, illness, or sudden death while playing sports. • The physical involves going over the child’s … Continue reading “The Importance of Sports Physicals”
Article at a Glance• New federal safety standards ban the manufacture or sale of drop-side cribs; require a higher standard for hardware, mattress supports, and crib slats; and demand more rigorous safety testing.• To find out if your crib meets the new guidelines, check to see if the tags include the code “16 CFR 1219” … Continue reading “New Crib Standards Go Into Effect This Month”
Article at a Glance• Children should be in rear-facing car seats until they turn 2 or reach the car seat’s height and weight limit.• Children under 2 are 75 percent less likely to be severely injured or die in a car crash if they are rear facing.• Children should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat … Continue reading “New Car Safety Seat Guidelines – Toddlers Should be Rear Facing Until Age 2”
Article at a Glance• New bill will make it against the law to leave a child alone in the car. • Children left in the car must be supervised at all times by someone at least 9 years of age or older.• Leaving your child alone in a car on a hot day for even … Continue reading “New Law Will Make Leaving a Child Unattended in a Motor Vehicle a Crime”
Article at a Glance • Be sure to review safety rules with your children whether they are taking the bus, walking, biking, or carpooling to school. • Remind your child that everybody gets nervous the first day of school and talk about how much fun last year was. • Be on hand to assist with … Continue reading “Back to School Safety”
Article at a Glance • Contact your school or childcare provider to learn about policies concerning sick children and hygiene. • Ask questions about immunizations, how they prevent the spread of illness, and what they do to promote good hygiene. Childcare, school, sports, parks, toddler classes, and after-school activities place our children in contact with … Continue reading “How to Fight Germs When You’re Not There”
Article at a Glance • Too much sun can cause skin damage, eye damage, immune system suppression, and cancer. • It is important to protect your children from the sun every day, not just during trips to the pool or beach. • Sunscreen, umbrellas, sunglasses, and proper clothing are good ways to protect your children. … Continue reading “Protect Your Children From Skin Damage”
Article at a Glance• Take time to inspect your local park for any potential safety issues.• Things like improper surfacing, broken equipment, or design issues can contribute to serious injuries.• Make sure playground equipment is age appropriate for your child. The playground can be a wonderful place for your children to get exercise and interact … Continue reading “Playground Safety Checklist”
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