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    Archery Safety for Hunters

    October 29, 2016

    In many states, a bow and arrow follows the same laws and regulations as firearms. Follow these archery safety tips to ensure your hunt is successful. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: archery safety, archery tips, outdoor safety, trauma medicine

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    Camping Safety Tips: Make the Most of Mother Nature

    October 19, 2016

    From packing key items to avoiding bug bites and injuries, stay safe in the great outdoors with these essential camping safety tips. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

    Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Safety

    Tagged with: camping, camping tips, featured article, featured post, mobile featured, outdoor safety, safety

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    Staying Safe During a Flood: Essential Tips for Families

    September 18, 2016

    Floods can impact your health as well as your property. Avoid injury and illness with these critical flood safety tips from UPMC Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: emergency medicine, flood, outdoor safety, safety, trauma

    Learn more about how to keep yourself and your family safe during a hurricane
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    How to Stop Mosquito Bites: Tips and Tricks

    July 1, 2016

    Protecting yourself from mosquito bites can help you avoid dangerous mosquito-borne illness. Prevent bug bites with these simple tips. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health, Safety

    Tagged with: bug bites, illness prevention, infographic, mosquitos, outdoor safety, summer safety tips

    These mosquito-bite prevention tips can help keep you itch-free
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    How to Stay Safe During a Thunderstorm

    June 17, 2016

    Follow these essential thunderstorm safety tips from the experts at UPMC, so you can stay safe when Mother Nature is at her worst. Learn More

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: emergency preparedness, lightning, outdoor safety, severe weather, thunderstorm, weather

    Stay safe during a thunderstorm with these tips

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