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Eclipse Viewing: Do’s and Don’ts

Our ophthalmologist shares how to protect your eyes.

Injury Prevention Safety Tips

8 Tips for Skiing and Riding Safely

A helpful Q&A with one of our sports medicine surgeons.

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Winter Coats and Car Seats

Did you know a puffy coat can be dangerous for a child in a car seat?

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Is DEET Bad? And Other Questions That Bug You.

How to keep mosquitoes and ticks from ruining summer fun

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Working From Home? Check Your Ergonomics

Let’s face it, our homes are not necessarily equipped to be our workspaces, yet ergonomics is essential to your working environment – wherever it is – to prevent stress on your body. These ergonomic basics will keep you comfortable and productive during your working days from home.

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Travel Has Changed, But Car Seat Safety Remains

Car crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for children. In many cases, these deaths and injuries can be prevented by use of car seats, boosters, and seat belts. Here are some child passenger safety tips and reminders.

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7 Tips for Halloween Safety

While Halloween can be a very exciting time for children and parents, it can be one of the most dangerous nights of the year.

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What Is the Point of Yoga?

Sidelined by a foot injury, I began a low-impact yoga challenge with one question in mind: Is yoga a good cardiovascular workout?

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Little Kids, Big Backpacks

The school year is almost here, but before you go back-to-school shopping, review these tips from Lewis First, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at University of Vermont Children's Hospital, on how to reduce your child’s risk of neck and back problems.

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Ring of Safety: Top 9 Fire Pit Safety Tips

Every summer the Emergency Department admits patients with serious or life-threatening burns from outdoor fires. Here’s expert guidance to kick off your campfire season safely.

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Grab Your Towel … and These 10 Tips for Water Safety

Jess Lukas, Director of Aquatics at the Greater Burlington YMCA, offers water safety advice in partnership with the University of Vermont Medical Center and UVM Children’s Hospital.

Children's Health Injury Prevention

6 Tips for Safer Mountain Biking

Abby Beerman, an injury prevention coordinator at University of Vermont Medical Center, shares the six things you should do to stay safe and enjoy the thrill of mountain biking.

Injury Prevention Safety Tips

The Danger of Heatstroke

Maureen Johnson, CSP, CPST-I, a Child Passenger Safety Specialist, examines some heatstroke prevention steps for in the car, at home and at work, and how to respond to heat-related illness.

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