summer safety
Tick Season Is Here: Eight Ways to Stay Safe

Tick Season Is Here: Eight Ways to Stay Safe

After a long winter, we’re all excited to enjoy the warmer weather. Last month, the state departments of Health and Environmental Protection warned Pennsylvanians that tick season is here and that we should all take the proper precautions. In Pennsylvania, there are...

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The Facts About ‘Dry Drowning’

The Facts About ‘Dry Drowning’

As summer comes into full swing, reports about “dry drowning” will become more commonplace. These reports will claim that so-called dry drowning occurs without water entering the lungs. However, the American Red Cross, World Health Organization (WHO) and other...

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Stay Safe in the Heat Wave

Stay Safe in the Heat Wave

Need some tips to beat the heat? Follow these easy pointers to avoid dehydration, sunburn, and heat-related illness. And be sure to monitor children to make sure they're following, too!

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Sparkler Safety

Sparkler Safety

Sparklers might be a fun way to celebrate Independence Day—but they reach burning temperatures of nearly 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Follow these fireworks safety tips to keep your kids safe.

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