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Tips for a Safe Holiday Season
http://www.pamf.org/children/newsletter/
By Rachel Young, M.D.
The holidays are a wonderful time for family, and can be especially exciting for children. Unfortunately, the shiny ornaments on a Christmas tree or flickering candles on a Hanukkah menorah may seem irresistible for young children, who may try to touch or play with the potentially dangerous objects. While lots of activity and excitement can make safety more challenging, it is important to remember that children need close supervision and guidance during the holiday season.
The gift of a toy can help promote motor, cognitive and emotional development, and expression. However, if the toy is not age-appropriate, it can be quite dangerous. Thousands of children suffer toy- and holiday-related injuries every year. Read more...
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Additional Articles
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Recommended Web Sites
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- "10 Worst Toys" List 2005
World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc.
W.A.T.C.H.'s (World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc.) annual "10 Worst Toys" list nominates representative toys with the potential to cause childhood injuries, or even death.
- Quick Facts About Drunk and Drugged Driving
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, 16,694 people died in alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes in 2004.
- Clean Hands Save Lives!
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Learn tips for scrubbing from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Safe Toys and Gifts
Prevent Blindness America
According to Prevent Blindness America, toys contributed to 5,970 eye injuries in children in 2004. The organization urges caution when buying holiday toys and gifts.
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Naveen Mahmood, M.D., is a pediatrician at the Redwood Shores Health Center. She received her M.D. degree from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in 1996. Dr. Mahmood also completed a residency at UCSF and received her master of science in public health and epidemiology from the University of California, Berkeley. She is board certified in pediatrics and speaks Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish and Urdu.
Andy Chang, M.D., is a family medicine physician at the Fremont Center. He received his M.D. degree from University of Southern California. Dr. Chang completed an internship and residency at Pomona Valley Hospital. He is board certified in family medicine.
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