Even though you can purchase over-the-counter (OTC) drugs without a prescription from a doctor, these medications can be dangerous if taken improperly. Talk to your child’s doctor before providing any medication for the first time. Read the label on the OTC medication bottle carefully for instructions about what the drug is for, how to use […]
Holiday Safety
The rate of automobile accidents increases around the winter holiday season each year. Colder weather combined with increased traffic can lead to collisions, so it’s an appropriate time to review winter driving safety tips. On the Road If you’re traveling for the holidays this year, make sure that your vehicle is well maintained. Inspect your […]
September is Baby Safety Month
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) sponsors Baby Safety Month each September. The focus of this month is to increase consumer awareness of safety issues for infants as well as educate regarding safe selection and use of infant products. In particular, this year the JPMA is focusing on education about the importance of properly using […]
Jump Away from Trampoline Injuries
Trampolines are a popular addition to many backyards, but thousands of people are injured on them each year. In fact, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that approximately 83,300 injuries requiring emergency room treatment in 2011 were associated with trampolines. Most trampoline injuries occur at home, with children under six facing the greatest […]
Takata Airbag Recalls Continue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently reported that the Takata recall has been expanded. The most recent recall affects Nissan, Ford, and Mazda vehicles. Based on NHTSA-ordered testing, new at-risk inflators were discovered. None of these vehicles have experienced an airbag rupture during testing or while on the road. The inflators that were recently […]
