Recent Be Prepared Blog | Health Safety PostsA Great Website on Food Safetyby Miriam Caldwell16 Oct 2006 07:56 PMIn a food handling permit course that I took in high school, I was told that 98 percent of all twenty four-hour flu bugs were actually caused by food poisoning. This fact changed the way I looked at food, and how I chose what to eat and why. Check and Rotate Your Expired Medicationby Miriam Caldwell18 Sep 2006 07:12 AMAs you begin to stock up on cold medicine for the winter, it is a great time of the year to go through your medications and dispose of the ones that have expired. You will want to do so in a safe manner. You do not want to leave the medications in a place where children can reach them. Keep Your Family Safe During a Heat Waveby Miriam Caldwell19 Jul 2006 09:10 PMAs the country suffers a heat wave it is important to be prepared to deal with the rising temperatures in order to protect yourself and your family. There are a few simple things you can do to avoid suffering from the heat. 1) Avoid going out during the hottest part of the day. More Important Information from American Medical IDby Nicole Allard19 Apr 2006 04:50 PMNot only does American Medical ID have different types of jewelry, they also have a variety of styles to choose from. Styles come in stainless steel, nylon, sterling silver, gold-filled, 10Kt and 14 Kt gold. Safe, Medical ID Jewelry from American Medical IDby Nicole Allard18 Apr 2006 04:49 PMAmerican Medical ID makes beautifully engraved medical ID jewelry for people of all ages, even children. If your child, or someone you know has any sort of health problem such as the following they should be wearing a medical ID at all times. Vicks Warm Steam Vaporizer with Steamguard Technologyby Nicole Allard13 Apr 2006 08:54 AMI remember, as I'm sure some of you do, having Vicks Vaporub rubbed on my chest and back when I had a cold or flu. It always made me feel better, breath better, and sleep better. Now I use it on my daughters when they are sick, and they also love the soothing and comforting vapors. FDA Medication Recallsby Nicole Allard20 Mar 2006 11:10 AMAll drugs containing phenylpropanolamine (PPA) are being recalled. You might want to try calling the 800 customer service number on the side, which is listed on most boxes. They can help you get a refund for your medication. What Foods Your Baby Can't Have And Whyby Nicole Allard13 Feb 2006 08:43 AMA baby's digestive system isn't as developed as older children's. What is completely fine for a child to eat further on down the line, can have enormous negative effects if introduced too early. So it isn't always a matter of the substance, it's a matter of timing. 10 Steps to Protect Your Newborn from Illnessby Nicole Allard08 Feb 2006 09:13 PMSigns of Illness in a Newborn: Does your baby look different? Has your baby's skin lost color, or is it rosy? Are there any rashes? Does your baby have a fever? Any of these changes could indicate illness. Hand Washing 101by DyannaL03 Feb 2006 10:06 PMFrequent, correct hand washing is the number one way to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses that make us ill. How do you wash your hands? How often? If you work in child care, food service, or health care you probably pass the proper hand washing poster several times each day. Recent Blog Comments ToltecaTodd says... "I have seen hundreds of food storages." |
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