Power Tool Safety: 29,000 Table Saw Injuries Every Year, Are You Making These Mistakes?
Power tools are in millions of American homes — and they send hundreds of thousands of people to the emergency room every year. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that table saws alone averaged 29,000 emergency room-treated injuries per year from 1991 through 2000, with approximately 83 percent of those injuries involving direct […]
FDA: Zika Virus
Fast Facts About Zika Zika virus is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. Most people never know that they have been infected with the virus. It is estimated that four out of five people with Zika virus infections have no symptoms at all. When symptoms do occur, the most common symptoms are fever, […]
Stroller and Infant Carrier Safety: The Hidden Entrapment Danger Most Parents Never Check
Strollers and infant carriers are among the most-used baby products in America — and among the most frequently recalled. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a series of recent warnings and recalls against strollers that violate the mandatory federal safety standard due to a dangerous entrapment hazard: a gap between the stroller […]
CDC: Traveling to Another Country for Medical Care
Traveling Internationally for Medical Care Each year, millions of US residents travel to another country for medical care which is called medical tourism. Medical tourists from the United States most commonly travel to Mexico and Canada, and to several other countries in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. The reasons people may seek medical care […]
Baby Bath Seats Are Sending Babies to the ER, Is Yours Recalled?
Baby bath seats give parents a false sense of security that can turn fatal. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that infant bath seats are not safety devices — they are convenience products, and a baby left unattended in one, even for seconds, can tip over and drown. CPSC has issued a wave […]
Fake Labubu Dolls Are Killing Children: The Counterfeit Toy Choking Hazard You Need to Know About
They look almost identical to the real thing — but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers that fake Labubu plush dolls pose a serious risk of choking and death to young children. CPSC has identified multiple shipments of these counterfeits, sometimes sold as “Lafufu” dolls, attempting to enter the United States […]
CDC: Pregnant Travelers
Pregnant travelers can generally travel safely with appropriate preparation. But they should avoid some destinations, including those with risk of Zika and malaria. Learn more about traveling during pregnancy and steps you can take to keep you and your baby healthy. Before Travel Before you book a cruise or air travel, check the airlines or […]
Keep Plastic Bags Away from Children: A Suffocation Danger in Every Home
Plastic bags, dry cleaning bags, packaging film, and thin plastic wrap are found in virtually every American home — and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns they are a leading cause of suffocation deaths in young children. Thin plastic film conforms instantly to a child’s face when inhaled or pulled over the head, […]
FDA: Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness
The FDA and other agencies work hard every day to help prepare the nation for potential threats. Everyone can be involved in disaster readiness by learning more about different types of emergencies, and creating an emergency supply kit and family emergency plan. What’s new Fast facts about radiation emergencies From the Centers for Disease Control […]
Infant Walkers: Is the One in Your Home Actually Safe?
Millions of parents have used infant walkers to help their babies get mobile — but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has been warning about the dangers of these products for decades. In 1992, an estimated 25,700 children younger than 15 months of age were treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with […]