Maintaining a fully stocked first-aid kit is a must for every household — as is knowing when to treat at home, when to head to an urgent care center and when to call 9-1-1.
There’s a reason mothers everywhere are adamant that even minor cuts and scrapes are carefully cleaned and bandaged. Even a small injury can open the door to a serious infection and a life-threatening condition known as sepsis.
Summer is out and school is in. But before you send the wee ones off for another (or their first!) year of scholastic enterprise, take a moment to re-familiarize your favorite student and yourself with some basic tips to keep everyone healthy and safe this year.
Take it from Dr. Claw—fireworks can be as dangerous as they are fun. Here are some top tips and Rules of Thumb to help your Independence Day celebrations go off without a hitch… or an injury.
Every year, more than 1,200 people in the United States die due to intense heat and heat-related conditions such as heat stroke. So remember to stay cool, stay hydrated and look out for warning signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.