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Safe Summer Fun
Swimming Safety Tips
It is estimated that for each drowning death, there are 1 to 4 nonfatal submersions serious enough to result in
hospitalization.
Small children can drown in as little as one inch of water.
Check the Drains in Your Pool and
SpaPools that pose the greatest risk of entrapment are children’s public wading pools, in-ground hot tubs, or any other pools that have flat drain grates or a single main drain system.
Fun on Wheels
Top Safety TipsSafe Kids Worldwide
HELMETS
We have a simple saying: “Use your head, wear a helmet.” It is the single most effective safety device available to reduce head injury and death from bicycle crashes
Top Safety TipsSafe Kids Worldwide
BIKES
Ensure proper bike fit by bringing the child along when shopping for a bike. Select one that is the right size for the child, not one he or she will grow into.
Actively supervise children until you’re comfortable that they are responsible to ride on their own.
Top Safety TipsSafe Kids Worldwide
BIKES
Every child is different, but developmentally, it can be hard for kids to judge speed and distance of cars until age 10, so limit riding to sidewalks (although be careful for vehicles in driveways), parks or bike paths until age 10. No matter where you ride, teach your child to stay alert and watch for cars and trucks.
This Just INBike Texas
http://texasinmotion.biketexas.org/
Be Safe in the SunWhat do we tell students in PE class?
More than 20 minutes of sun exposure requires sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.
Seek shade especially between 10 am and 4 pm.
Don’t let hazy days fool you. Reapply at least every 2 hours. Wear protective clothing, hats and glasses.
How do I protect myself from UV rays?You don’t have to avoid sunlight completely, and it would be unwise to reduce your level of activity by avoiding the outdoors, because physical activity is important for good health. But too much sunlight can be harmful. There are some steps you can take to limit your exposure to UV rays. Some people think about sun protection only when they spend a day at the lake, beach, or pool. But sun exposure adds up day after day, and it happens every time you are in the sun. If you are going to be in the sun, “Slip! Slop! Slap! and Wrap” is a catch phrase that can help you remember some of the key steps you can take to protect yourself from UV rays:
Slip on a shirt.Slop on sunscreen.Slap on a hat.Wrap on sunglasses to protect the eyes and
sensitive skin around them.
Be Safe in the SunWe see pediatricians, dentists, and optometrists, so don’t forget to see a dermatologist.
Be Safe in the Sunwww.epa.gov/sunwise/uvindex.html
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/sunanduvexposure/skincancerpreventionandearlydetection/skin-cancer-prevention-and-early-detection-u-v-protection or American Cancer Society
Just google….safe in the sun
