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About Emergencies
Childhood / Student Emergencies
Diseases & Infections
Disaster Preparedness
Elderly Safety
Holiday & Seasonal
Injury Prevention
Travel & Motor Vehicle Safety
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Summer Safety

Beach and Surf Safety
Children in Hot Cars Result in Fatal Consequences
Dehydration comes on fast and can be fatal
Do a Back to School Health Checklist
Don't Let Insects Put the Bite on Your Family
Emergency Physicians Offer Summer Travel Safety Tips
Emergency Physicians Warn About Insect Bites as Summer Temperatures Begin to Soar
Fireworks Injuries: Let's End Firework Injuries for Good
Fireworks Safety Tips
Lawn And Garden Safety Tips
Lightning Dangers — Take Precautions to Avoid Being Killed or Injured
Outdoor Safety Tips
Pool Safety
Stay Out of the ER This Coming Memorial Day Weekend
Stay Ship-Shape On Your Next Cruise
Summer Safety - Helpful Tips
Summer Safety: Alcohol And Boating Don’t Mix
Swimming and Boating Safety Tips
Team Up To Beat the Heat

FYI

Hot Liquid--Avoid Before Taking Temp

Vital Signs

To get an accurate reading, avoid hot or cold liquids within 30 minutes of taking your temperature.

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