Posted on September 16, 2014 · 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 and Facebook 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 not on Twitter or FB (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 15 events & stories.
- Austin EMS provides free car seats in national campaign http://t.co/6fzDAqluNU Great way to celebrate National Child Passenger Safety 2014-09-14
- Kuddle: a mobile photo sharing app aimed at elementary & middle school kids http://t.co/P0LEMTY8DH 2014-09-14
- 4 Foolproof Ways to Protect Your Reputation on Social Media http://t.co/gG1LcvOPnm Helpful overview by uknowkids 2014-09-12
- Predators Pt 1: How to Talk With Kids About Sexual Abuse http://t.co/KuGsqJ6Dee 2014-09-12 – a Must Read for back-to-school!
- Safe, Edible Sensory and Art Play – because most babies wiill put everything in their mouth http://t.co/3QLf1bWNG9 2014-09-11
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Unidentified Respiratory Virus (human entovirus 68) Likely to Hit Kids Across Country.
> 1,000 kids in 10 states already affected. Parents, watch for wheezing!
http://t.co/M2cDXhrZRq
- How to Secure Your (and Your Family’s) iCloud Accounts: Yoursphere for Parents http://t.co/tCOgDHpesg 2014-09-11
- How Much Salt Do Babies and Children Need? http://t.co/Ps27hA2irS 2014-09-10
- Parents would rather discuss sex or puberty than internet safety http://t.co/jGqvboMt41 Wow! 2014-09-10
- Study Finds Drop in Kids’ Hospital-Related Infections – US News http://t.co/fVGP9tp7DM 2014-09-09
- Take the Lemon Shot Challenge and help fight Pediatric Cancer http://t.co/Aeb74wb1C4 2014-09-09
- Most asthmatic kids lack health management plans at school http://t.co/y4VjqaMBPx Pls Read if your child has asthma or food allergies 2014-09-09
- Study shows nationwide decline in central line infections and ventilator pneumonias http://t.co/qSQPO2YQyl Great news! 2014-09-09
- Early Years Milestones Quick Reference http://t.co/W9VcN9yNpe 2014-09-09
- Do you Know What Schools are Doing with Your Kids’ Private Data? Two Things to Make Sure Your Child’s Data Is Protected http://t.co/fSFL6GEHwY 2014-09-09
- Can Your Pediatrician Help With Your Child’s Weight Control: http://t.co/9K1Iix5vQE 2014-09-08
