Safe sun advice for children during peak heat hours
Dr Roger Ceilley warns that noon to mid afternoon sun is strongest and shade is scarce at a Des Moines day care. He notes a child born this year faces a one in five lifetime skin cancer risk from sun exposure and that 80 percent of childhood sun occurs by age 18. He urges practical sun safety during outdoor recess.
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Sun safe playground promotes shade and awareness
A coalition and KaBoom opened Staten Island's first sun safe playground with a shaded two thirds area and roofed benches to curb UV exposure. Experts urge monthly skin checks for all and early dermatologist visits for suspicious spots.
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Keep poisons away from children warns CPSC
The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission urges constant vigilance with household chemicals and medicines as many child poisonings happen during brief parental distractions. It notes a drop in incidents since 1970s due to child resistant packaging and warns signs of ingestion such as vomiting and drowsiness. If poisoning is suspected call 911 or hospital emergency and remove the container for quick treatment. Poison Prevention Center offers 1-800-332-6633 for more tips.
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