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Cold sores are contagious until fully healed
Cold sores are fluid-filled blisters on or around the lips caused by the herpes simplex…
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Water safety in lakes, rivers and streams
Every summer families flock to lakes, rivers and streams for fun in the water. Water…
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Sports safety starts with the right gear to prevent injury
Shin guards, kneepads, helmets and masks have one big thing in common: it all improves…
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Heimlich maneuver: First aid for choking on food
Children younger than five are at the greatest risk of choking on food, but it…
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Secondary and dry drowning: Should you be worried?
You may have come across news stories over the years about children dying or being…
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National Drug Takeback Day: Clean out your medicine cabinet
The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosts a National Prescription Drug Takeback Day twice a…
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Campfire 101: Safety and burn care tips
Go ahead. Put another log on the fire. Follow these tips for an accident-free campfire…
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Mouth guards in sports: Preventing chipped teeth or worse
Dental injuries are common in sports. Wearing a mouth guard reduces an athlete’s risk of…
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