Safety

A visit from Grandma is always exciting. And for a young child, grandma’s handbag can be a treasure-trove of hard candy, Kleenex and crossword puzzles. But along with lint-covered peppermints can be hidden dangers, like grandma’s prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines. Ninety-five percent of unintentional medication overdose visits to emergency departments are caused by a child [...]

In the chance of an emergency, you don’t want to be left without a basic first aid kit. By planning ahead, you can treat common symptoms, injuries and accidents. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare your first aid kit. 1. Have multiple kits Susan Burchfield, with Scott & White [...]