health and safety podcast: aug. 11, 2010
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Health and Safety Podcast
Aug. 11, 2010
Topics
Aug. 11, 2010: Summertime injuries. Summer heat. Volunteering for an emergency
exercise. Immunizations
Summertime Injuries
Falls, bicycle crashes, burns, motorized
vehicle accidents and near-drownings
are the leading causes of hospitalization
for children duringthe summer.
Summertime Injuries Children should always wear a
helmet when riding a bicycle, use hand signals and walk the bicycleacross busy streetsand intersections.
Parents should makesure the bike's seat and handlebars fit the child.
Summertime Injuries Keep hot foods and
beverages away fromthe edges of tables orcountertops.
Supervise older childrenwhen they're usingfireworks or near acampfire.
Summertime Injuries Many children are attracted
to motorized vehicles suchas cars, scooters, golf cartsand ATVs.
Parental supervision is the key to preventing injuries.
Summertime Injuries Drownings and near-drownings can
occur in just a few inches of water. – Parents should always practice touch
supervision, meaning they need to be close enough to reach out to a child at any time.
– Children should always wear an approved flotation device when in a pool.
– Parents should be certified in CPR.
Summer Heat Heat is the number
one weather-relatedkiller in the U.S.
National WeatherService data shows that heat causes more fatalities per year than floods, lightning, tornadoes and hurricanes combined.
Summer Heat Never leave your child
unattended in a vehicle, even with the windows down.
Make sure your child's safety seat and safety belt buckles aren't too hot before securing your child in a safety restraint system, especially when your car has been parked in the heat.
www.weather.gov
Emergency Exercise Fairfax County residents are
needed Saturday, Sept. 25, to act as mock emergency volunteers.
Volunteer Fairfax, the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management and the Fairfax County Health Department will be testing Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) plans.
Emergency Exercise No prior training is needed. There are no physical limitations
prohibiting participation. Time commitment will not last the
length of the exercise. If you are interested in acting as a
volunteer, e-mail Volunteer Fairfax at ERexercise@volunteerfairfax.org.
Immunizations Review children’s immunization
records to ensure they are up-to-date before school begins.
A certificate of immunization is required for children entering kindergarten, sixth grade, and new students transferring into Fairfax County Public Schools.
Immunizations Required school immunizations are
available through your health provider or one of the five Health Department clinics.
In addition to regular hours, the Health Department has extended clinic hours on Aug. 24, Aug. 31, Sept. 3 and Sept. 7.
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd
Additional Information www.fairfaxcounty.gov www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency
9-1-1 – Emergency police, fire, medical.
703-691-2131 – Non-emergency.
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