Posted on May 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Welcome to Pediatric Safety’s weekly “Child Health & Safety News Roundup”- a recap of the past week’s child health and safety news headlines from around the world.
Each day we use Twitter to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and other caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we may miss something, but we think overall we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for our friends and colleagues who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 25 news-worthy events.
- Recalls this week include a line of defective children’s trampolines and dangerous crib tents http://t.co/LR1MaSeC 2012-05-20
- Panel debates bioterrorism protection for kids http://t.co/azGGlI22 should emergency vaccines for children be tested on children? 2012-05-19
- Ten Tips for Teaching Your Child to Swim http://t.co/YqfKfRiD Great way to start summer 🙂 2012-05-19
- World’s 1st Approved Stem Cell Drug is for GvHD -a bone marrow transplant complication that kills ~80% of affected kids http://t.co/aTHQkD3x 2012-05-18
- *Recall – Safety 1st Toilet and Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure http://t.co/6RkdDx37 2012-05-18
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
New lead poisoning guidelines: What parents should know – it’s recommended to test children at age 1 & again at age 2 http://t.co/b5q4A8Hg
- FAA Raises Awareness On Child Safety As Summer Travel Season Nears http://t.co/OcK8P9wk 2012-05-18
- Pediatric epilepsy impacts sleep for the child and parents http://t.co/2iPjd6sM 2012-05-17
- Whooping cough cases are on rise in Minnesota | 670 cases in 1st 5 mos of 2012 http://t.co/Trz3sE3V 2012-05-17
- Brain surgery boost for children with severe epilepsy http://t.co/F947q9Og interesting study… 2012-05-17
- Keep kids injury free while playing their favorite sports this summer http://t.co/3WyAemGm 1 in 3 kids sustain injuries requiring med attn 2012-05-17
- A wider social services safety net does not guarantee fewer children slip http://t.co/tXQsypx9 interesting report: US & G 2012-05-16
- 62 infants dead in 90 days in Srinagar’s only paediatric hospital due to shortage of staff & medical equipt http://t.co/bBQpEvwl Terrible! 2012-05-16
- Child ER Visits Related To Batteries Have more than Doubled Over the last 20 Years http://t.co/we4aN7uu 2012-05-16
- Parents urged to talk with their teen drivers – 7 of the10 deadliest days fall between Memorial & Labor Day http://t.co/XuPXSzQ5 2012-05-16
- Why Children Choose the Snacks They Do � Science World http://t.co/Q69VL2rC 2012-05-16
- Christine Carter, PhD: How to Keep Your Child Safe (and Happy) Online, Part 1 http://t.co/vlyDKLb2 smart, practical approach 2012-05-16
- Height, weight – BMI? Doctors urged to treat body mass index as a vital sign http://t.co/fUW6IoF2 2012-05-15
- How to kid-proof your home theater – great post! http://t.co/lrkbuDF7 2012-05-15
- Binkies, bottles and sippy cups: Handle with care – once the children start walking/falling, these can cause injuries http://t.co/hpDOBjjM 2012-05-14
- Children can learn to ‘eat the rainbow’ – how to set a plate full of healthy foods on the table http://t.co/UIMtENb9 2012-05-14
- Keeping your children safe with guns in the home http://t.co/4Gz4KUOS btw – PA State Police give out trigger locks 4 free 2012-05-14
- Do Food Dyes Warrant A Warning Label ? | Healthy Child Healthy World http://t.co/j2y0T7c3 2012-05-14
- Smoking during pregnancy affect children’s asthma before the child is born http://t.co/ZIvKmUnl 2012-05-14
- Delta Dental of New Jersey Talks About The Health Benefits of Fluoride http://t.co/rK9byxWY 2012-05-14
- Concussions May Be More Severe in Girls and Young Athletes – http://t.co/DjtcxVLt 2012-05-14
