Winter Health and Safety Tips for Kids

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• Michael DiStefano

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Winter is the busiest time for hospital emergency rooms due to fun activities with safety risks and seasonal viruses like the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. This guide addresses key winter health risks, including mental health, and can help parents and caregivers to prepare and prevent accordingly. It also advises knowing when to visit urgent care instead of the emergency room (ER) for injuries or illnesses during winter activities.

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Hazards: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Severe Weather

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health; Cold Temperature; Frostbite; Hospitals, Pediatric; Hypothermia; Influenza, Human; Mental Health; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses; Safety; Wounds and Injuries; Emergency Room Visits; COVID-19

Institutions: Children's Hospital Colorado

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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