{"id":38593,"date":"2014-07-17T08:01:35","date_gmt":"2014-07-17T12:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/?p=38593"},"modified":"2014-07-22T18:59:29","modified_gmt":"2014-07-22T22:59:29","slug":"consejos-de-seguridad-para-el-verano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/consejos-de-seguridad-para-el-verano\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer safety tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

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WASHINGTON, July\u00a017,\u00a02014 \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ —\u00a0With warm weather comes more opportunities to explore new places, spend time outdoors, and share quality time with friends and family.<\/p>\n

Swimming, walking or having a picnic are just some of the many things you can do together during the summer.<\/p>\n

To enjoy these activities safely and accident-free, make sure to keep these tips in mind:<\/p>\n

Water safety<\/b><\/p>\n

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Supervise your kids, as well as other children, when playing or swimming in the ocean, lakes, rivers or pools. <\/li>\n
Only use life jackets certified by the U.S. Coast Guard. <\/li>\n
Avoid swimming in rough or deep water. <\/li>\n
Respect “No Swimming” signs. <\/li>\n
To prevent choking, make sure children do not eat or chew gum in the water. <\/li>\n
If your home has a swimming pool, install a protective fence around it. Be sure to place a cover on the pool when it’s not in use. <\/li>\n
Take cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)<\/a> classes to help people who are drowning or choking. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Protection against sun and heat<\/b><\/p>\n
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To avoid dehydration or heat exhaustion, make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Avoid beverages that contain alcohol, caffeine or too much sugar. <\/li>\n
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Also wear sunglasses and a hat that covers your face and ears. <\/li>\n
Apply sunscreen<\/a> with sun protection factor (SPF) 15 or higher a half an hour before any sun exposure. Reapply several times a day, or according to the product directions. <\/li>\n
Keep your lips hydrated with a lip balm that contains sunscreen. <\/li>\n
Avoid direct sun exposure<\/a> when ultraviolet (UV) rays are at their strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. <\/li>\n
Try to spend the majority of your time protected by cool, shady areas. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Food safety<\/b><\/p>\n
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If you’re camping or you plan to do any outdoor cooking, use a cooler with ice to keep your food refrigerated. Make sure to keep the cooling temperature<\/a> (PDF) at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below. <\/li>\n
Wash your hands thoroughly before handling any food. <\/li>\n
To avoid cross contamination, separate raw meat from other food, and place meat on its own plate or tray. <\/li>\n
Make sure meats are cooked and served at an internal temperature<\/a> (PDF) of 140 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. <\/li>\n
Immediately refrigerate or freeze<\/a> any leftovers. Don’t leave perishable foods out in the open for more than two hours. <\/li>\n
To avoid getting food poisoning, follow these tips for eating safely at fairs and festivals<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For more information about food safety contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.<\/p>\n
To learn more about health issues, see USA.gov<\/a> and GobiernoUSA.gov<\/a>, the U.S. Government’s official web portals in English and Spanish, and part of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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