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Children's Health experts want kids to have a fun and SAFE summer. We have tips you need to know about how to properly use a life jacket before your child makes a splash in the pool.Moreabout is your child wearing the proper life jacket?

Every year, more than 800,000 Americans seek medical attention for dog bites and at least half of them are children, per the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. Children are, by far, the most common victims of dog bites and are more likely to be severely injured.Moreabout is that dog friendly? how to prevent dog bites in children

Summer is a favorite time of year for many children – and for good reason. The long days of summer provide a much-anticipated break from school and are often filled with swimming, cookouts, travel and outdoor fun. But summer can also carry danger for children. Drowning incidents increase during the summer months, and the hot sun puts kids at risk of sunburn, dehydration and heat-related illness.Moreabout 10 summer safety tips for kids

A swimming pool is a great place for kids to cool off during the hot summer months – but without proper health and safety rules, swimming can pose serious risks to children. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the United States. Whether you have a backyard pool, a hot tub or take your child elsewhere to swim, keep these essential pool safety rules in mind to help prevent drowning and improve pool and water safety.Moreabout drowning prevention: 3 rules for pool safety

During the summer months, outdoor activities are in full swing and the sun is shining bright. It's important to teach children that a healthy and safe summer starts with protecting their skin.Moreabout sun safety tips for kids

Did you know that Texas leads the nation in child hot car deaths? According to KidsAndCars.org, 143 children died from vehicular heatstroke in Texas between 1990 and 2020. Hot car deaths in 2018 were at an all-time high with a total of 54 children dying in hot cars nationwide.Moreabout 5 tips for preventing hot car deaths