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Annual Report Shows Toy-related Injuries to Children Continue to Rise
Prevent Blindness America Urges Caution, Recommends Safety Tips to Help Protect Kids
Although the holidays are still a few weeks away, shopping season has already begun. With stores and online retailers already offering sales and discounts to consumers, it is important that children's safety be at the top of the shopping list.
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Planning For A Safe Halloween Can Be a Treat for the Whole Family
Halloween is right around the corner and consumers are already getting into the spirit. In fact, the National Retail Federation estimated that the total Halloween spending for 2010 would reach $5.8 billion. Approximately four out of 10 people plan on dressing in costume and will spend more than $23 on their ensemble. Prevent Blindness America wants to remind everyone to make sure their costumes, or their children’s costumes, will be safe.
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Our Vision for Children's Vision: Children's Eye Safety
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Our VisionThat all children are appropriately protected from eye injuries in all settings. |
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Yard Work and Home Project Safety
Outdoor Safety
- Inspect and remove debris from lawns before mowing.
- Keep your tools in good condition; damaged tools should be repaired or replaced.
- Wear safety glasses or dust goggles to protect against flying particles, and chemical goggles to guard against exposure to fertilizers and pesticides.
Chemical Safety
- Wear chemical safety goggles when using hazardous solvents and detergents.
- Read and follow all manufacturer instructions and warning labels.
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Sun and Injury Protection for Outdoor Sports
When your children play outdoor sports or work outside, they may need both UV protection and proper safety eyewear.
Choosing Protective Eyewear for Your Child Athlete
Every 13 minutes, an emergency room treats a sports-related eye injury. And, 43 percent of sports-related eye injuries are to children ages 14 and younger.
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Be a Sports Safety Champion!
Simple Steps Teachers, School Nurses, Coaches and YOU Can Take to Prevent Sports Eye Injuries and be a Sports Safety Advocate in Your Community!
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Recommended Sports Eye Protection for Your Child Athlete
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Baseball |
Recommended protection:
- Faceguard (attached to helmet) made of polycarbonate material
- Sports eyeguards
Injuries prevented:
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Safe Toy Checklist
Young children are often described as "accidents waiting to happen." Too often, accidents do occur and may result in eye injuries. Each year, thousands of children age 14 and younger suffered serious eye injuries, even blindness, from toys.
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