HC Newsletter July 2011 Focus on Summer Solutions

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FOCUS ON
SUMMER SOLUTIONS

July 2011• #16

A Note from the Medical Editor

Summer is a time that most kids look forward to, but despite a parent’s best efforts, summer bummers--such as sunburns, stings and splinters--can still happen. HealthyChildren.org is here to help with tips on summer health and safety so you and your family can get on with the fun!

Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP

Medical Editor, HealthyChildren.org

Featured Articles

Sunburn: Treatment and Prevention

Your child doesn’t actually have to be burned to be harmed by the sun. Avoid wrinkling, toughening, freckling, and even cancer of the skin with these skin tips. Go >

Insect Bites and Stings

While most kids have only mild reactions to insect bites and stings, they can be uncomfortable. Here's what to do when the kids get bugged by bugs. Go >

Splinters and Other Foreign Bodies in the Skin

Summer is a great time to play outside but it can also be “splinter season”. Especially when kids are barefoot. Here are some helpful tips on how to remove splinters so your child can get back to having fun. Go >

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