Summer Safety

Summer Food Safety

It's barbecue and picnic season.  Before packing up the cooler and firing up the grill,  read these summer safety tips from Health Canada.

West Nile Virus

Are you unsure about using deet on children to prevent West Nile Virus?  These tips from the BC Health Files help to clarify.

Air Travel and Children

Leaving on a jet plane this summer?  The Canadian Pediatric Society has some great tips for air travel with children.

Water Safety

Splish splash safely with these backyard pool tips from Health Canada

Enjoy summer safely! See these tips for recreational water activities and more from Health Canada.


See swimming and water safety information from Canadian Red Cross
 

See  Health Canada's Safe Boating tips



Updated on:  June 21, 2012

Sun Safety

Sun safety for children from HealthLink BC.

Slap on the sunscreen! The Canadian Dermatology Association has a list of their recognized sunscreens.
 

Falls From Windows

Let the fresh air in, but keep children from falling out of windows by locking them in at 4" (10cm) or less. See tips from BC Children's Hospital and BC Amublance Service.
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