Your Summer Safety Guide
Whether you are at home, on the road or in the water, you'll find the information you need for a fun and safe summer. Nationwide Children's is always just a click or call away.
Safety at Home
BBQs, bike rides, bug bites and walking barefoot ... tips to be safe in your backyard.
- Sunscreen and Sun Safety Tips
- The Poison Plants of Summer: Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
- Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac: Treatment and Prevention
- Allergic Reactions to Stings and Bites
- Flat Feet: Why Kids Should Go Barefoot This Summer
- What you Need to Know About Heat Rash
- Bike Safety
- Air Quality Alert: Why Hot, Sunny Days Can Be Bad for Your Breathing
- Burn Injuries: Keeping Kids Safe in the Summertime
- Backyard Safety
- Lawn Mower Safety: Why Kids Should Stay Inside When You Cut the Grass
Water Safety
Boating, swimming pools, thunderstorms and staying hydrated ... tips to stay safe around water.
Safety Away From Home
The common cold is caused by a virus (germ). Since the cold is a virus, antibiotics will not help. Good hand washing is important to help stop germs from spreading.
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