A first-aid kit is an important item to have when you travel. Here’s what to pack in your kit to treat minor illnesses and injuries when you’re away from home.
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Know the Common Causes of This Dangerous Illness
There are usually two main culprits that cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Find out how you and your loved ones can avoid this potentially fatal condition.
How to Treat a Scorpion Sting at Home
You couldn’t get out of the way fast enough and ended up on the receiving end of a scorpion’s painful wrath. Now what? Experts at Cleveland Clinic offer some simple, straightforward measures to safely address the pain.
Should I Take My Child to the Emergency Room or Pediatrician?
It can be scary to witness your child suffer an injury or illness and it’s important to understand how serious their ailment is. Find out when to take your child to the emergency room or pediatrician’s office.
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Here’s What Should Be in a First-Aid Kit
We all like to think we’re invincible, but accidents happen. Are you ready for them when they do? Having a fully stocked first-aid kit is the key to being prepared for at-home injuries.
Yes, You Can (and Should) Still Go to the ER for Emergencies During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Medical emergencies like heart attack and stroke always need prompt treatment. Here’s how hospitals are keeping emergency departments safe during the pandemic and why it’s crucial to not delay emergency care.
How Icicles Can Be Surprisingly Dangerous
Icicles can be fascinatingly beautiful. But they can also be a health hazard. From cuts to concussions, find out more about injuries that can happen from falling ice this time of year.
These Common Items on Your Bathroom Counter Injure Thousands of Kids Each Year
Leaving cosmetic products where young kids can reach could be an accident waiting to happen. According to a new study, more than 4,300 children under the age of 5 are treated for cosmetic-related injuries in emergency departments across the country each year.
Does Your Cut Need Stitches? Find Out How to Tell
Get tips on how to tell whether a cut or wound requires a visit to the ER or urgent care center. And find out how to prepare for an ER visit.
Kitchen Hazards: When an Injury Needs Emergency Care
Not sure if your injury while whipping up something to eat is an emergency? Learn about the signs and symptoms that should result in a trip to the ER.
