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Outdoor Safety


Head for shelter in a storm. If you cannot get indoors quickly enough, the family car is the safest spot


Decreasing your exposure to prevent mosquito bites is the best way to avoid West Nile virus.


* Use insect repellent with 10- to 30-percent DEET on children older than


two months of age. Effectiveness is the same for DEET, despite the percentage of active ingredient. The differences lie in the length of time it provides protection, anywhere from two to fi ve hours. Select the product with the lowest concentration need- ed for the length of exposure time. Read the label since all products vary in con- centration. DEET is also protection against tick bites that can spread Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease. Check your kids for ticks, and have them wash off repellents when they return indoors. Avoid combination sunscreen and insect repellent products, as sunscreen should be reap- plied every two hours and insect repellent should not be reapplied.


* Don’t attract stingers. Insects such as bees, wasps and hornets can cause


very painful stings and allergic reactions. Call your health care provider right away if your child has an allergic reaction to a


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sting. To decrease the chances of attract- ing stinging insects, avoid using scented soap, perfume or hairspray on your kids. Bees are drawn to brightly colored or fl o- ral-printed clothing as well. If a bee stings your child, you can remove the stinger by scraping it back out with a credit card or your fi ngernail.


* Seek shelter in a storm. If you’re outside and cannot go indoors, your car is


the safest spot.


Summer can be the best time of year. Keeping your kids safe during all their activities is a top priority. Following some commonsense rules ensures that every- one will enjoy the earth, water, fi re and whatever the wind may bring. Despite the best intentions, accidents still happen, but prevention is key to reducing this likeli- hood and the severity of injury. Stay safe!


Kathleen Kent, DNP, RN, CPNP, is a Clini- cal Assistant Professor at Indiana Univer- sity School of Nursing in the Pediatric & Family Nurse Practitioner Program and also works as a certifi ed PNP for North- point Pediatrics, Indianapolis, IN.


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