Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Tips to protect children from environmental threats





Help children breathe easier.
Don't smoke or let others smoke in your home or car. Keep your home as clean as possible. Dust, mold, certain household pests, can trigger asthma attacks and allergies.
Protect children from lead poisoning
Wash children's hands before they eat and often wash their toys and bottles.
Wash floors and window sills to protect kids from dust and peeling paint contaminated with lead - especially in older homes.
Protect children from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning
Keep pesticides and other toxic chemicals away from children
Put food and trash away in closed containers to keep pests from coming into your home.
Protect children from too much sun. Have them wear hats, and protective clothing.
Keep them out of the mid-day sun.

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