Health and Safety Jamie Clem

Safety Concerns for Ages 0-2

Use gates on stairways

Keep children out of the kitchen while cooking

Keep guns out of the home

Do not leave children alone in or around the car

Never leave your child alone near a bath, pool, or any water at all

Safety Concerns for ages 3-5

Explain why it is important to stay out of traffic and the street

Always have them wear a helmet and stay on the sidewalk when riding a tricycle

Teach your child not to talk to strangers Teach your child to swim, but always

watch them when they’re in the water Buckle and sit your child properly in the

car

HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS AGES 7 -12

Worry about your child’s anxiety when it is not

related to a developmental stage

Discuss bullying with your children

Make sure they know when and how to dial 911

Make sure your child is eating healthy

Give them emergency numbers to call when they

can’t reach their parents

Top 5 Choking Hazards for ChildrenHot dogsPeanutsCarrotsPopcornHard candies and gumballs

Types of Burns

First Degree Burns- Produce redness, pains, and minor swelling. Skin is dry with no blisters. Run cool (not cold) water over the burned area (if water isn't available, any cold, drinkable fluid can be used) or hold a clean, cold compress on the burn for approximately 3-5 minutes (do not use ice, as it may cause more destruction to the injured skin).

Second Degree Burns- Produce blisters, severe pain, and redness. The blisters sometimes break open and the area is wet looking with a bright pink to cherry red color. Apply cool water over the area for at least 3-5 minutes, then cover the area with a clean dry cloth or sheet until help arrives.

Third Degree Burns- The surface appears dry and can look waxy white, leathery, brown, or charred. There may be little or no pain or the area may feel numb at first because of nerve damage.

Bruises- Ice the area, take Motrin or Tylenol, call the doctor if extreme pain or swelling Cuts- Stop the bleeding, clean the wound, apply an antibiotic, cover the wound, change the

cover, get stitches for deep wounds, watch for signs of infection, get a tetanus shot Head Trauma- Do CPR if necessary, control bleeding with dressings, control swelling with ice.

For headache give over the counter acetaminophen. See a doctor if increased drowsiness, irritability or restlessness, loss of strength, persistent vomiting, or worsening headache. Check the person every 2 hours for alertness, and look for new symptoms.

Shock- Lay the person on their back, elevate their feet higher than their heart, loosen clothing, prevent chilling or overheating, calm them down, seek medical help

Allergic Reactions- Order an over the counter antihistamine, give a decongestant for a stuffy nose, give eye drops for watery eyes, apply a cold compress

Lice- Medical shampoo, cream rinse, or lotion, over the counter medications Knocked Out Tooth- Call 911 if the person has a serious injury or is unconscious. Collect teeth.

Restore teeth and hold with gauze if possible. Rinse with warm water. Control bleeding with sterile gauze. Apply a cool compress for pain and swelling. Take ibuprofen for pain.

Poison- Call poison control if swallowed too much medicine or the wrong kind, inhaled poison, gotten poison on the skin or in the eye, or swallowed a household product or other chemical. Follow the instructions of emergency personnel or poison control.

Treatment/First Aid for:

• Hepatitis B- irritation and swelling of the liver due to (Abdominal pain, Dark urine, Fever, Joint pain).

• Rotavirus- Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea among infants and young children. (Dehydration, diarrhea, high temperature).

• Influenza- a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system. (Chills and sweats, headache, dry cough).

• Measles- Measles is a childhood infection caused by a virus. (Runny nose, dry cough, sore throat).

• Varicella- Vaccine to prevent chicken pox. Recommended for children one year and older who have not had chicken pox.

• Hepatitis A- Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. (Fatigue, dark urine, muscle pain).

• Pneumococcal- Pneumococcal infection can cause serious problems, such as pneumonia, which affects the lungs; meningitis, which affects the brain; and bacteremia, which is a severe infection in the blood. Unless otherwise contraindicated, immunization (vaccination) against pneumococcal disease is recommended for infants and young children 6 weeks to 5 years of age (prior to the 6th birthday) or to adults 50 years of age and older.

Immunizations Needed Ages 0-6

• Replace or professionally repair any appliances that spark, smell unusual, or overheat

• Don't run electrical wires under rugs• Make sure lamps and night-lights are not touching

bedspreads, drapes, or other fabrics• Use caution when using electric blankets• Don't let kids use kitchen appliances by themselves

and supervise any art or science projects that involve electrical devices

• Cover any outlets that are not in use with plastic safety covers if you have toddlers or young children in your home

• Have an escape plan• Make sure children know when and how to dial 911

FIRE AND SAFETY TIPS FOR FAMILIES

RESOURCES FOR KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE AND HEALTHY

Call 911 when there is an emergency For a poison emergency in the U.S. call

1-800-222-1222

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aapredbook.aappublications.org/site/resources/IZSchedule0-6yrs.pdf

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