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Q: What’s wrong with this picture? A: The boy’s helmet sits too far back on his head…. Lots of kids are heading to school on bicycles this year. Make sure yours stay safe and wear a properly fitting helmet. After all, a bicycle helmet protects best when worn correctly. When you or your child wear a …
By now, most schools across the nation are back in session. There are children putting on backpacks and walking, biking, and taking the bus to and from school. The National Safety Council and Nationwide Children’s Center for Injury Research and Policy have advice for children, parents, and drivers to prevent injuries. Backpacks In order to prevent poor posture …
Do you have a teenager or pre-teen who is worried about acne? Is he or she asking for medicine to make pimples go away? Before you decide to buy an over-the-counter (OTC) topical medicine, check with your doctor. Then be sure to monitor your child for some possible, but uncommon, side effects. Many popular OTC acne medicines …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns parents and caregivers not to use the prescription drug “viscous lidocaine” on a child’s gums to numb teething pain. “Viscous lidocaine” is a prescription drug often prescribed for chemotherapy patients to treat ulcers in the mouth. Dentists also may use it to stop the gag reflex during …
It’s late July and there is still plenty of warm weather for fun at the pool. However, if you have children, make sure to follow some simple rules to keep them safe from drowning. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), among racial groups, African Americans have reported the most limited swimming ability. In fact, …
