County health board warns of infant airbag dangers
Mercer County Board of Health warns parents against placing infants near passenger air bags after two infant deaths from inflations. A 20-day-old infant in a front seat rear-facing carrier died in July, while a five-year-old in a 1994 model car was killed in October due to an unrestrained restraint and skull fracture. Public Health Nursing director Melody Rickman urges rear seating and adherence to manufacturer directions. Flu cases rise as shots increase. vaccination rates remain low amid other health concerns. Bramwell Water System remains under order with a major leak being isolated and valves planned.