Tag: Travel Safety: Misc.
ATV Accidents in Children Most Often Result in Head, Neck Injuries
Study reveals need for improvement in preventative safety recommendations and restrictions
Rate of Electronic Scooter Injuries Increased From 2014 to 2018
Significant increase found in age-adjusted e-scooter injury incidence, age-adjusted hospital admission
American Airlines Passengers May Have Been Exposed to Hepatitis A
Airline is working with the CDC to coordinate 'any required health and safety related measures'
Most Pediatric In-Flight Medical Events Handled by Crew
Overall, 16.5 percent require additional care on landing; 0.5 percent lead to aircraft diversion
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Car Seat Guidance
Pediatricians should facilitate implementation of the recommendations with families
AAP: Some Improvement in Child Passenger Safety Practices
Increase in rear facing infants from 84 to 91 percent during 2009 to 2015, but drop in booster seat use
Climate Change May Be the Cause of More Roadway Deaths
Researcher finds link between rising temperatures, traffic fatalities
Cycling Crash Deaths Rising in the United States
Fatal crashes jumped 12 percent in 2015, according to government report
Concussion May Affect Driving Even After Symptoms Are Gone
Erratic swerving showed up in tests taken after young patients thought they had recovered
Structured Pretravel Advice Should Be Provided to Patients
Structured approach should include individualized risk assessment, vaccinations, specific disease info
