Posts Tagged: safety awareness

6 Facts About Food Allergies

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A food allergy is an abnormal reaction of the immune system to a specific food. It can be caused by eating, touching, or even breathing in certain foods. Allergies to food can cause a range of symptoms, including itching, hives, swelling, and trouble breathing. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t even realize that they have…

Eye Injury Prevention During Sports

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Playing sports is a great way to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, because participating in sports sometimes requires intense physical activity, it’s important that you take precautions so that you don’t get injured. In fact, one common sports-related injury that many people aren’t aware of is eye injuries. More than 42,000 people…

Sexual Assault Awareness Month in California

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and promoting prevention efforts across the nation. As a resident of California, it’s important to acknowledge the state’s unique role in addressing sexual assault and advocating for survivors. According to a recent report by the California Coalition Against Sexual…

Choosing Safe Toys: 7 Tips

Choosing Safe Toys

If you’re buying gifts for any children this holiday season, it’s crucial that you choose safe toys. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), roughly 198,000 injuries related to unsafe toys were treated in U.S. hospitals in 2020. Certain toys can cause all types of injuries, from cuts and bruises to more serious injuries, such as…

6 Tips for Earthquake Safety

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California has more than its share of earthquakes, which can happen without warning. In fact, it’s estimated that roughly two to three earthquakes occur in California every year that are big enough to cause moderate damage. Because of this, the Great California Shake-Out, an annual statewide earthquake drill, is held every October to help spread…