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You know what they say: safety first. When it comes to keeping you and your family safe, knowledge is critical. Our safety articles, guides, videos, and information provide you with essential tips on staying safe in your everyday life. Topics include outdoor safety, safety at home, and injury prevention tips for all members of the family.

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Toxic Items in the Classroom

October 25, 2014

Check out this list of toxic items in the classroom for tips to help prevent your child from being exposed to harmful chemicals and potential illness. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: abnormal heart rhythm, back to school, caffeine, canned air, coffee, coma, Energy drinks, glue, hand sanitizer, hand washing, intoxication, keyboard duster, nausea, Pittsburgh Poison Center, racing heart, rubber cement, tremors, vomiting
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Ebola: What You Need to Know

October 13, 2014

Learn more about Ebola and the 2014 outbreak, including the symptoms and risk, how Ebola spreads, and how the CDC is increasing security measures. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: Amesh Adalja, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ebola, flu, Guinea, infectious disease, Liberia, Sierra Leone, United States, UPMC Center for Health Security, West Africa
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Protecting Yourself From Rabies

October 11, 2014

Rabies is a life-threatening disease that can be transmitted only amongst mammals. Learn more about rabies and how to protect yourself from it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: disease, Rabies
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If Disaster Struck, Would You Be Prepared?

September 20, 2014

Emergencies happen so make sure you are prepared with a well-stocked kit that will ensure your family is safe. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: disaster, emergency, emergency kit, national preparedness month, non-perishable, safety, supplies
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Keep It Safe While Tailgating This Football Season

September 11, 2014

Find useful tips for staying safe while tailgating. Learn how to avoid foodborne illnesses by properly stocking your cooler and cooking your food correctly Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: designated driver, food, foodborne illness, grill safety, perishable food, spoiled food, tailgate, tailgating
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Hiking Safety Steps to Keep on Trail

September 1, 2014

Discover tips and tricks to stay healthy and safe while hiking. Find a list of supplies to bring in your backpack with you while on a long hike. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Safety
Tagged with: energy-rich foods, hiking, injury, safety, sprains
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Germs in the Classroom

August 31, 2014

Check out this infographic to learn where germs lurk the most at school and discover ways to stay healthy and germ-free this school year. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: back to school, classroom, colds, Coughing, diarrhea, flu, food, germs, infographic, respiratory illnesses, school, sneezing, video, weakened immune systems
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7 Backpack Safety Tips

August 22, 2014

Follow these seven backpack safety tips to help your children wear their backpacks safely and correctly. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: back to school, backpack, backpack safety, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
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Infographic: Recognizing Traumatic Brain Injury

August 20, 2014

Check out this infographic to learn more about traumatic brain injury, including symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Safety, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: baseball, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cognitive function, cooling suit treatment, cycling, emotion, football, headache, infographic, Joshua Roe, memory loss, mood swings, motor function, patient story, ringing in the ears, sensation, softball, TBI, traumatic brain injury, unconsciousness, UPMC Center for Brain Injury