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Know the Warning Signs: Dry Drowning and Secondary Drowning

June 15, 2017

Dry drowning and secondary drowning can occur after ingesting small amounts of water — and in some cases, these conditions can be fatal. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Safety
Tagged with: drowning, dry drowning, pool safety, safety, safety tips, secondary drowning, swimming
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Hurricane Safety: Essential Tips for Travel

July 7, 2016

Find essential hurricane safety tips for before, during, and after the storm. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: emergency medicine, hurricanes, safety tips, Storm safety
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5 Tips to Help You Stay Safe on Memorial Day

May 27, 2016

Stay safe this summer: These five Memorial Day Safety Tips ensure you can relax and enjoy the unofficial start of summer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: Memorial Day, safety tips
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Don’t Let Food Poisoning Spoil Your Summer

July 3, 2014

Learn basic food preparation tips to avoid food poisoning this summer, as well as how to treat food poisoning in the event someone you know falls ill. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: abdominal cramps, bland foods, chills, diarrhea, fever, food poisoning, nausea, safety tips, summer grilling, water

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