Displaying items by tag: spring break

Don’t be shocked! Keep your family safe around pools and lakes this summer

A UAB engineer provides information about the risks and prevention methods associated with electric shock drowning in fresh bodies of water.

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How to have a great family spring break staycation

UAB experts recommend activities to move children’s bodies or minds during this spring break.

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Staying safe on the slopes: injury prevention tips for skiers and snowboarders

UAB Sports Medicine offers some ways to make that last ski trip of the winter a safe one.

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Do not make waves this spring break with these child water safety tips

Whether for pool trips or beach vacations, follow these tips on how to keep children safe in and around water this spring break.

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Five signs your child is ready for no flotation device

Taking flotation devices off children can be a scary topic, but the UAB aquatics team provides five signs to help know when your child is ready.

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Dye, Candice

Candice Dye, M.D.

Water safety and children • Traveling with children • Infant safe sleep

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Contact lens users: Protect your eyes from heat, sun and water this summer at home and on the go

Andrew D. Pucker, O.D., Ph.D., gives tips on safe use of contact lenses, including advice on travel, swimming and UV rays.

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Schwebel, David

David Schwebel, Ph.D.

Pedestrian safety • Child injury prevention • Texting & walking • Child gun safety • Playground safety • Technology-based injury intervention & prevention

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Vacationing for spring break? Don’t forget these tips

UAB professors give three-point checklist to enjoy spring break fun.

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