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School's out and the fun begins! Sun, water and outdoor activities for at least two months can be full of excitement and enjoyment for your kids. As a parent, however, you need to protect your children from an array of summertime hazards. Take this quiz and learn how to keep your kids safe during the summer months.
What percentage of childhood accidental deaths occur in the summer?
25 percent
40 percent
Approximately 40 percent of all childhood injury deaths occur between the months of May and August. Unfortunately, about 90 percent of these accidental deaths are preventable.
70 percent
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What kind of clothing should your child wear to decrease bug bites?
dark colored clothing
light colored clothing
Put your kid in light colored clothing during the summer months. Light colored clothing tends to attract fewer bugs than other colors.
bug-repellant clothing
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What is the recommendation for DEET insect repellants with children?
Never use it.
Use it sparingly.
DEET is toxic and should be used sparingly on children. DEET insect repellants should never be used on infants.
Use a moderate amount to prevent mosquito bites.
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You should never apply DEET insect repellant on your child's:
face
hands
both of the above
If you want to use DEET insect repellant only use a repellant with10 to 30 percent DEET concentration. Never apply DEET insect repellants to a child's face or hands.
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Where should you check for ticks on your child?
under the arms and between the legs
around the waist and inside the navel
both of the above
The Center for Disease Control recommends that parents check their children regularly for ticks. You should check under the arms, between the legs, around the waist, inside the navel, around the hairline and on the scalp.
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Ticks are found most often in:
grassy areas
woody areas
both of the above
Be extra vigilant when your child is playing in grassy or woody areas. Ticks like moist and humid environments.
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How do you remove a tick?
with your hands
with tweezers
Never try to remove a tick with your bare hands. Use tweezers to hold the tick and pull it out in an upwards motion.
with a knife
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What type of safety precaution should you take if you have a home pool?
install a high fence around your pool
always supervise your child when swimming
both of the above
Pool related injuries and death are a serious issue. Install a fence, at least five feet high, around your swimming pool. Moreover, children of all ages and swimming abilities should never swim alone or unsupervised.
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What percentage of accidental drownings can be prevented with a pool fence?
20 to 30 percent
30 to 50 percent
50 to 90 percent
It's worth the investment. A high fence surrounding your pool, with a self-latching gate, can prevent 50 to 90 percent of accidental drownings.
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How can you prevent playground injuries?
Check the play structures beforehand.
Make sure your child is wearing appropriate clothing.
both of the above
The majority of playground injuries are preventable. Check the playground structures for heat and broken areas.
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Why is it important to have an absorbent surface material on a playground?
It prevents scrapes.
It prevents bruises.
It prevents head injuries and broken bones.
A play structure should be surrounded by an absorbent surface, like rubber mulch, to prevent head injuries and broken bones in the case of a fall.
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How can you improve your child's safety while riding a bike?
Make sure they wear protective padding.
Make sure they wear proper clothing.
Make sure their bike fits their height.
Nearly 300,000 children in the United States visit the emergency department due to bike related accidents each year. Prevent biking accidents by making sure your child rides a bike that fits their height.
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Only buy a bicycle helmet for your child if:
your child likes it
it has a safety seal
Only purchase a bike helmet that has a safety seal from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Bike helmets need to meet certain safety standards.
it has a warranty
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Your child can get poison ivy by:
petting a dog who has been in contact with poison ivy
Poison ivy is not contagious. Your child, however, can get poison ivy from indirect contact, such as touching a dog who has been in recent contact with the plant.
hanging out with a friend who has poison ivy
both of the above
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What are the symptoms of poison ivy?
itchy skin and hives or bumps
redness and blisters
both of the above
Your child may have poison ivy if they have: itchy skin, hives or bumps, redness or red streaks and/or blisters filled with fluid. Mild poison ivy can be effectively treated without medical intervention.
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What are the symptoms of food poisoning?
nausea and stomach cramps
vomiting and diarrhea
both of the above
The symptoms of food poisoning are similar to flu symptoms. Symptoms of food poisoning include: nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, and in extreme cases, bloody stools.
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Which of the following foods require constant refrigeration during the summer months?
mayonnaise, milk and eggs
meat, poultry and seafood
both of the above
Everyone enjoys a nice picnic. Keep in mind, however, that a variety of different food products cannot be out in the heat for extended periods of time. Avoid food poisoning by keeping the following products at an appropriate cool temperature: mayonnaise, milk, eggs, meat, poultry and seafood.
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How can you prevent heat-related illnesses?
drink plenty of water
Be cautious in extreme heat and sun. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids and stay in the shade whenever possible.
wear light-colored clothing
both of the above
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What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?
fatigue and thirst
leg and abdominal cramps
both of the above
Take action when you first notice the symptoms of mild heat exhaustion, such as fatigue, thirst, leg cramps and abdominal cramps. Heat exhaustion, if left untreated, can lead to heatstroke, which is much more serious.
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What are the symptoms of heatstroke?
dizziness, nausea and trouble breathing
headaches, rapid heartbeat and vomiting
both of the above
Heatstroke can lead to serious health consequences. Take action if you experience the following heatstroke symptoms: dizziness, nausea, trouble breathing, headaches, rapid heartbeat, vomiting, confusion, rise in body temperature, and flushed skin.
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