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L ife jacket. It’s smart attire
for all boaters.
M osquitoes. Some are just pests;
some carry West Nile virus. To
protect yourself, use insect repellent
containing DEET. Follow the instruc-
tions on the label.
Noggin. “That’s slang for your
head, a part of your body that
needs a helmet when you ride a mo-
torcycle, bicycle, scooter or skateboard,
or in-line skate,” says Joyce Warneke,
RN, Faith Regional
Emergency Services.
Open-water
swimming.
Never swim alone or in
canals or fast-moving
water. And don’t swim
in the ocean unless a
lifeguard is on duty.
Poison ivy.
Avoiding it begins
with recognizing it.
Remember this say-
ing: “Leaflets of three,
beware of me.”
Quiz your kids. Always ask
where they’ll be and whom they’ll
be with. It may help reduce risky
behaviors.
R ecreational water illness.
To reduce the dangers, practice
good hygiene, don’t get in the water
when you have diarrhea and don’t swal-
low pool water.
Sunscreen. “The
best way to pro-
tect from skin cancer
is to seek shade,
utilize protective
clothing and apply
a broad-spectrum
sunscreen of SPF 30
or greater. Make sure
to apply it 15 to 30
minutes before sun
exposure and reap-
ply, especially when
engaging in water
sports activities.”
T icks. Check everyone for ticks
after spending time in tall grass or
wooded areas.
U ltraviolet radiation. It’s what
causes the sun damage to your
skin. Try to keep your skin covered,
and seek shade.
Vehicle safety. Be sure your
child’s car seat is installed cor-
rectly before you find yourself in a
crash. Because you do not get to choose
what type of crash you will be in.
Window guards. Warm
weather means open windows
at your home, and open windows
can be dangerous for kids. Consider
installing window guards to prevent
children from falling out of open
windows.
X —eXtra vigilance. It’s what’s
required of adults when children
are in or near water. Don’t take your eyes
off them, even for a moment.
Jordan
Janssen, PA-C,
Faith Regional
Physician
Services–Hand,
Wrist and
Elbow Surgery
Learn and
practice the
rules of the
road at
Norfolk’s Pedal
Park, a bicycle
safety park located
at 301 W. Benjamin
Ave. in Norfolk.
Get your child’s safety
seat inspected!
• First Tuesday of each month,
5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Norfolk GM
Auto Center
• Third Tuesday of each month, 3:30
to 6:30 p.m., Norfolk Fire Division
• Cost: Free
Call 402-644-7520 to make an
appointment.
Yard work.
When mowing,
keep children indoors
to prevent injuries
from flying debris.
Z ’s. “Get enough,
especially before
beginning long car
trips. Drowsy driving
can be deadly.”
Fawad
Chaudry, MD,
Faith Regional
Sleep Disorder
Center
Do you have a suspicious
looking mole or skin spot?
Walk in anytime between 8 a.m. and
Noon the third Thursday of every month
to receive a free skin cancer screening
at Faith Regional Physician Services
Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery,
301 N. 27th St., Norfolk. No appointment
needed. Cost: Free
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