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Rethink Thanksgiving for a COVID-Safe holiday

November 17, 2020 by Jeff Scionti, John Skevington and Dean Carucci

As we enter the holiday season, it's time to redouble our efforts to keep COVID-19 at bay.

tags: covid , covid-19 , hand sanitizer , handwashing , holidays , masking , safety , social distancing , thanksgiving

Backyard Trampolines: How to Prevent a Trip to...

June 30, 2020

Backyard trampolines are popular — although trampoline accidents send about 100,000 people to the emergency room each year.

tags: injuries , safety , trampolines

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Selfie safety

March 16, 2020

Pressure to take captivating selfies has led to injury and even deaths. Stay safe and follow these tips when taking selfies.

tags: facebook , instagram , selfie deaths , selfies , selfie safety , social media , twitter

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Burns: when to go to the ER

July 4, 2019

It’s fireworks season. Learn how to stay safe when handling fireworks, and how to assess whether you need medical care in the event of a burn...

tags: burn injuries , burn treatment , er for burns , fireworks burns , fireworks safety

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Protect your eyes from the sun

July 1, 2019

Protect your eyes from the harmful effects of the sun. Learn how during UV Safety Awareness Month.

tags: eye safety , sun protection , sun safety , uv awareness , uv safety awareness

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Measles in the United States: Is it really a threat?

June 24, 2019

Measles outbreaks in the U.S. have states taking a second look at childhood vaccination laws, and some adults considering boosters. Is it really...

tags: immunization , measles , measles vaccine , mmr , vaccine safety

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Watch Your Step: Preventing Falls this Winter ...

January 11, 2019

Important tips for when the temperature dips.

tags: falls , safety , winter

Parkland Medical Center Blog

Parkland Medical Center Blog

safety

Rethink Thanksgiving for a COVID-Safe holiday

Backyard Trampolines: How to Prevent a Trip to...

Selfie safety

Burns: when to go to the ER

Protect your eyes from the sun

Measles in the United States: Is it really a threat?

Watch Your Step: Preventing Falls this Winter ...

Parkland Medical Center Blog

Parkland Medical Center Blog

safety

Rethink Thanksgiving for a COVID-Safe holiday

Backyard Trampolines: How to Prevent a Trip to...

Selfie safety

Burns: when to go to the ER

Protect your eyes from the sun

Measles in the United States: Is it really a threat?

Watch Your Step: Preventing Falls this Winter ...

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