Nursing Home Hurricane Preparedness in Florida Remains Lacking Two Years After Irma
Many Florida nursing homes may not be prepared for this hurricane season two years after a number of deaths, even as the first monster storm bears down on the coast.
Tag Archives: Heat Stroke
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Being Left In Hot Cars Kills 37 U.S. Children A Year: Report
A new report warns that 37 children a year die inside of hot vehicles.
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Car Heat Stroke Risk for Children, Pets and Elderly Continues Even During Cooler Weather: Report
Cars can still heat up to dangerous temperatures in the cooler autumn months, continuing to pose a risk to children and pets left inside even after summer is over, according…
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Heatstroke is Leading Cause of Non-Crash Deaths for Children in Cars: NHTSA
The NHTSA is warning parents and caregivers not to leave children alone in vehicles, as heat stroke deaths in hot cars have already claimed 26 young lives this year.
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Common Drugs Can Make You More Sensitive To Heat, Sun: Report
Some prescription and over-the-counter drugs may increase sensitivity to sunlight, raising the risk of sunburns and other sun-related damages and illnesses, according to a new report.
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Child Heat Stroke Prevention Devices for Cars Called Unreliable
Federal traffic safety officials warn that devices like the ChildMinder and Suddenly Safe Pressure Pads, which are promoted for prevention of potentially life-threatening heat strokes if a child is accidentally…
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Maryland Settled Over Firefighter Trainee’s Death
The family of a Maryland firefighter trainee who died during training has settled their wrongful death lawsuit with the Frederick County for $300,000.
