Pediatrics
Ask the Pediatrician: What are the best ways to make a backyard pool safer?
Q: We want to install a swimming pool in our backyard. How can we make it as safe as possible for our young children and their friends?
Jul 2, 2021
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News tagged with water safety
Pediatrics
Child drownings in U.S. pools, spas are on the rise
(HealthDay)—Pool and spa drowning deaths among U.S. children are spiking upwards, and restrictions related to the COVID pandemic may also mean that fewer kids are getting the swimming lessons that might keep them safe, ...
Jun 9, 2021
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Summer water fun can bring drowning risks: How to stay safe
As you seek to cool down in a pool or at the beach this summer, always keep water safety for yourself and others in mind, an expert urges.
Jun 7, 2021
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Tips to reduce possibility of foodborne illness
Recent instances of salmonella contamination in some produce have led to widespread recalls and heightened consumer concern over food safety.
Sep 3, 2020
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Guidelines from experts on COVID-19 and food safety
The Food Safety Information Council today released information about coronaviruses, COVID-19 and food safety.
Apr 3, 2020
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Study promotes NZ open-water environments for water safety teaching
With summer water safety a key priority for the start of another school year, new research shows teaching water safety in a range of natural open water environments, in contrast to learning in a swimming pool, may be more ...
Feb 3, 2020
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Is sparkling water bad for you?
For many people, the start of a year is a time for new health resolutions—be it eat more vegetables, consume less sugar or drink more water.
Jan 7, 2020
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Hundreds of environmental health professionals in US report challenges, research needs
Hundreds of environmental health professionals across the nation report challenges and research needs in six areas—drinking water quality, wastewater management, healthy homes, food safety, public health pests and emerging ...
Dec 4, 2019
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Play it safe with holiday foods
(HealthDay)—When preparing the Thanksgiving feast this week, don't forget food safety, a medical expert says.
Nov 26, 2019
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Keep pets away from gardens to prevent food-borne illness
Animal waste tainting fresh produce is one of the major causes of food-borne ailments. So farmers markets and pick-your-own growers who fear fecal contamination are increasingly guarded about tolerating pets near their edibles.
Apr 30, 2019
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