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Warmer weather means spending more time outdoors. There are risks involved with many summer activities, and there are lots of things you can do to make your summer safer.
Kids love playgrounds. Climbing, swinging, and sliding are fun and healthy activities for children. Of course, kids find new — and not always safe — ways for using playground equipment. | In the News |
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 Lawnmowers are a huge help in keeping our yards looking nice all summer. They can also be very dangerous. Each year in the U.S., thousands of people are injured while mowing their lawns. |
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Cuts, bruises, and even broken bones will heal, but damage to your brain can be permanent. Wearing a bike helmet reduces the risk of serious head and brain injury by 85%. Learn more about how helmets protect you from injury
Every year, many swimmers are injured because they do not pay attention to safety tips. There are many things you can do to prevent swimming and diving injuries.
Learn more about staying safe at the pool
If you exercise outdoors in the summer heat, you may be at risk for a heat injury. A heat injury can range from mild dehydration to severe and life-threatening heat stroke.
Learn more about preventing heat injury
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