Snow Thrower Safety: The Machine Sending People to the ER Every Winter

Snow throwers are a common sight in driveways across America every winter — but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns they are responsible for serious injuries and deaths every year, including finger amputations, entrapment deaths, and carbon monoxide poisoning. CPSC has received reports of thousands of snow thrower injuries including finger amputations. People […]

CDC: About Rotavirus

CDC

KEY POINTS What it is Rotavirus causes common symptoms like watery diarrhea and vomiting, especially in children. There is no specific medicine to treat rotavirus infection, but your doctor may recommend medicine to treat the symptoms. Rotavirus vaccine is the best way to protect your child against rotavirus disease. Signs and symptoms Symptoms of rotavirus […]