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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

    Learn to identify dry drowning and secondary drowning
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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

    Learn more about how to keep yourself and your family safe during a hurricane
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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

    5 safety tips fro your Memorial Day weekend celebration
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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

    Food Poisoning in the Summer

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