CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL HEALTHLINE ARTICLE As the highly contagious delta variant continues to spread, many Americans are concerned about what this means for their unvaccinated children. Children have, for the most part, been spared from serious complications of COVID-19 throughout the pandemic. While more than 4 million...
TRAMPOLINE SAFETY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Trampolines are popular among children and teens and even some adults. Though it may be fun to jump and do somersaults on a trampoline, landing wrong can cause serious, permanent injuries. Injuries can occur even when a trampoline has a net and...
BIKE HELMET SAFETY How can I tell if a helmet will keep my child safe? You should only buy a helmet that meets the bicycle helmet safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Any helmet meeting these standards is labeled. Check the inside. Do all helmets meet these...
POOL DANGERS AND DROWNING PREVENTION If you live in Las Vegas than most then summertime means pool time! Swimming pools are a great way to cool off during the summer heat and also great way to increase children’s physical activity. However, swimming pools can have a powerful pull on little...
Spending time outdoors is a common activity for those living in Las Vegas. It is important to remember everyone is at risk for sunburn. Children especially need to be protected from the sun's burning rays, since most sun damage occurs in childhood. Like other burns, sunburn will leave the skin red,...
