Child Safety
Keep in mind “leaves of three, let them be” when spotting this ivy plant
The best way to remove a tick is by grasping the tick as close to the skin as possible, using fi ne-tipped tweezers. Pull upward with a steady, even pressure. Assure none of the mouthparts are left in the skin, and then clean the area with soap and water
even pressure. Assure none of the mouthparts are left in the skin, and then clean the area with soap and water. You should also check your pet for ticks, as dogs and cats can easily pick up these insects as well.
Avoid Dangerous Plants Poison ivy: Keep in mind “leaves of three, let them be” when spotting this ivy plant. The urushiol oil from poison ivy plants can cause an itchy skin rash when ingested or with skin con- tact to the plant. Also called contact dermatitis, this skin rash is not contagious. Only contact with the urushiol oil causes the dermatitis. The rash appears wherever the skin came in contact with the urushiol oil. Usually, the more urushiol touched from the plant, the more severe the skin reaction. A typical poison ivy rash is red and swollen with blisters that can become crusty. It normally takes one to two weeks to heal. How- ever, your health care provider must check more severe rashes or those on the face, mouth, neck, genitals or eyelids. In cases of severe contact dermatitis from poison ivy or a rash in one of
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these areas, your provider may prescribe steroid pills or cream, or even a cortisone injection, to help decrease the infl ammatory reaction. Go to the emergency room immediately if you or your child has trouble breathing after coming into con- tact with poison ivy. Sometimes the rash can also become infected. If you notice increased pain, swelling or warmth to the affected area, you may need an antibiotic as well. Wash your skin with soap and water immediately if you accidentally touch poison ivy. Use a wet compress and take cool baths to help relieve symptoms. Over-the- counter antihistamines and calamine lotion can also help. The oil can also rub off onto clothes or pets. Prevent poison ivy rashes by wearing long- sleeve shirts and pants when hiking, and avoiding these plants when you see them.
Stay Hydrated As the summer heat makes you sweat, it also puts you at higher risk for dehydration, meaning your body has lost too much water and fl uids. Dehydration can be mild, moderate or
severe. Severe dehydration is a life-threatening condition, and infants and kids are at much higher risk than adults. Children have a higher metabolic rate, so their bodies use more water. Also, a child’s kidney does not conserve water at the same rate as an adult’s, so preventing dehydration is very important in babies and
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