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Fire prevention is everybody's responsibility. Be sure to take the time to talk to your children about fire prevention and what to do in case of an emergency such as fire. Fireman Jim has been teaching your children that Fire Prevention is Fire Protection and he has some tips for you too.
Did you know that 40 million Americans get sick from hand transmitted diseases each year? Here are some things you can do to help safeguard your children.
Oral hygiene begins with a regimen of proper brushing and flossing but you shouldn't neglect dietary habits for proper hygiene either. Click here for more information on Healthy teeth for your children.
Early hand washing education may lead to improved hand washing hygiene in adults. According to the American Society of Microbiology, adults do not wash their hands as often as they should.
—Hand washing is the first line of defense against the spread of infectious disease.
—It's never too early to teach children about proper habits and hand washing techniques. Children as young as three can grasp the importance and techniques of proper hand washing.
—Make hand washing fun for your kids. They should wash their hands for 15 seconds which is about the time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday". Try some other fun songs too.
—Adults should lead by example. Children pay attention to adult behavior. Be sure you practice good hand washing hygiene and kids will follow.
—Keep a liquid soap on hand. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, liquid soap products are easier for children to use.
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