Tips for a safe summer
Summertime in North Texas means baseball diamonds, swimming pools and steep air conditioning bills.
Children’s Medical Center can’t help with your utility bills, but we can offer some good advice from pediatric experts on making this summer a healthy and safe season for you and your children.
Sun safety tips from the experts
Studies have shown that 80 percent of lifetime sun exposure occurs before 18 years of age. Protecting children from overexposure to the sun at an early age develops good habits and it may reduce the incidence of melanoma skin cancer — the most common form of cancer in the United States — later in life. Learn more
Keep young athletes hydrated
Whether they’re playing baseball, football, soccer or just spending time on the playground, staying hydrated is essential for young athletes to maintain their health and performance. If young athletes don’t get enough water, they face the risk of dehydration and other serious heat-related illnesses in addition to a loss of focus and energy. Learn more
Dive in to summer water safety
About 300 people drown each year in Texas, and even a near-drowning can cause brain damage resulting in long-term disabilities. National statistics show that for every child younger than 14 who dies from drowning, four receive emergency room care for nonfatal submersion injuries. Knowing proper drowning prevention methods can save your child’s life. Learn More
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