Safety First - Think Twice!

JUNE SAFTEY: TRAMPOLINES

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Summer is upon us and with the extended daylight hours and outdoor activities we will be seeing more injuries in the ED. Drownings and pool safety, one of the top causes of accidental death in children, has been covered previously and is also a major topic in Think Twice and Don’t Try This at Home. Trampolines are another popular backyard summer activity - but jumper beware! The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended the elimination of trampoline use at home because of the number of injuries that occur with its use. Proper trampoline use should include supervision by a skilled instructor, one jumper on the trampoline at a time and no jumpers who are under the age of 6. To share your summer safety advice with readers, click on the subject title above the write a comment in the space below.

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