Winter dressing tips from pediatric experts emphasize safe outdoor play
The Children's Mercy Hospital doctors urge bundling children for cold snaps with layered polypropylene base wear, movable outer layers, and proper footwear. They warn to monitor frostbite and hypothermia signs, keep kids active outside, and bring them in if discomfort or danger appears, contacting a pediatrician promptly.
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Laura Fitzmaurice
Children's Mercy Hospital
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Toy safety guidelines by age for safer holiday gifts
The Kansas SAFE KIDS Coalition outlines age based toy recommendations from 0 to 14 years old, highlighting suitable items and safety checks. For infants and toddlers, focus on non toxic art supplies and outdoor toys. ages 5 to 9 enjoy bicycles and crafts. 10 to 14 favor team sports and science kits. The coalition includes 50 organizations coordinated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
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Back pain guidelines urge minimal testing and no surgery
A government panel says most acute back pain improves in four weeks without surgery or costly tests. Limit bed rest to two or three days, use OTC painkillers, and begin moderate exercise early. Surgery helps only about 1 in 100. X-rays and imaging generally unnecessary in the first month.
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Washington
U.S. Agency For Health Care Policy and Research
Winter RSV precautions at Ransom Memorial Hospital
The notice advises isolating children from ill rooms to prevent RSV spread, may ban child visitors if outbreaks rise, and urges all visitors to avoid hospital visits when ill. It warns against children in hospital during contagious incubation and provides infection control contact Maggie Garman, R.N., 913-242-3344.
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RSV
Maggie Garman
R.N
Ransom Memorial Hospital
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