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Amusement Ride Safety Tips

General Amusement Ride Safety Tips Read posted rules thoroughly. Follow all height/age restrictions and verbal instructions issued by ride operator’s. Read and explain all posted rules to your child(ren) prior to letting your child(ren) ride each ride. Emphasize the importance of following these rules. Keep all body parts (hands, arms, legs, long hair, etc.) inside…

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Campfires

U.S. Forest Service Whether you grew up making backyard blazes or you’re about to build your first fire ever, this overview of campfires will help you have a great time. You’ll find recommendations for how to safely build, feed and extinguish a campfire. You can find even more info and videos from the U.S. Forest…

FDA: Improper use of Neti Pots Can Cause Brain-eating Amoebas

Crystal Isaac Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Flu season is still here, and chances are you or someone you know might be dealing with a stuffy nose. For many people, Neti Pots are a go-to item for much needed sinus relief. The nasal irrigation systems use saline — or saltwater — to treat congested sinuses caused…

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Deadly water: The Dangers of Swimming in Warm, Freshwater Lakes, Ponds and Rivers

Fort Worth, Texas, June 15, 2017 Family uses tragedy to get word out on water-born amoebas Aug. 29, 2010, marks the “angelversary” of the death of then 7-year-old Kyle Gracin Lewis. Kyle spent the week being the outdoorsy little boy he was – swimming, fishing, boating and camping in Lake Granbury and the Paluxy River near…

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Salmonella Linked to African Dwarf Frogs

THURSDAY, Jan. 7 (HealthDay News) — For the first time in the United States, doctors have spotted an outbreak of Salmonella linked to African dwarf frogs, typically kept in home aquariums. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the outbreak is ongoing, with 85 cases of Salmonella infection in 31 states…