Health Briefs TV Relays Cautions for July Fourth

Never use sparklers in the house or home

The upcoming July Fourth holiday in the United States is a time of celebration, family picnics, firework shows, and injuries. Health Briefs TV relays cautions for the Independence holiday.

As Americans being to prep and prepare homes, lawns, and food for the holiday weekend, there are important health and safety reminders to consider:

Lawns and the outdoors

• Carefully trim trees, bushes and shrubs. Be aware of power and cable lines hidden in thick tree branches. Wear sturdy, enclosed shoes and long sleeves to prevent slips from ladders and scratches on arms.
• Be sure swimming pools have secure gates and fences to prevent small children from possibly drowning.
• Clean outdoor furniture with water only.
• Wear swim goggles when enjoying public pools and in oceans, lakes and other bodies of water to prevent eye infections.
• Use plenty of sunscreen and wear a hat when spending a lot of time in the sun. Reapply often and don’t forget to protect the ears, nose and mouth.
• Use sparklers and snappers cautiously. Avoid letting small children use them. Snappers can pop under someone’s legs and cause burns. Sparklers crackle and pop scaring animals and kids. Stand away from other people when using them. Fireworks sold to consumers cause more burns to hands, arms and faces than anywhere else, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Homes and food

• Refrigerate all food well in advance of picnics and barbeques. Use sealed containers to prevent spills and contamination from air.
• Clean up counters and tables when done using them immediately so pets and toddlers don’t ingest food with bones, chocolate or anything which might cause an allergic reaction.
• Keep alcoholic drinks away from surfaces that kids can reach.
• Pack plenty of beach towels, bug spray and sunscreen for everyone.
• Keep everyone hydrated with a supply of cold water and fruit juices. Flavor it naturally with berries, oranges, lemons, limes and mint.

The Health Briefs TV show wishes readers a safe and healthy Fourth of July.

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Health Briefs TV Offers Tip to Rid Home of Allergies

Twenty percent of the US population suffers from allergies. And our homes are one of the most common places where allergens can ruin a good night’s rest or a day’s worth of family fun. Health Briefs TV shares some tips to get rid of allergies in the home.

Bathrooms – Use a mold and mildew killing cleaner on all hard surfaces such as shower floors and bathroom walls. Turn the ventilator fan on every time someone uses the shower and leave it on for 15 minutes after getting out of the shower to suck moisture from the air. Wipe the spaces around sinks and toilets once a week to prevent mold buildup.

Living, family and other rooms – Get rid of plug-in air fresheners which can emit VOCs and exasperate allergies. When dusting furniture, use a spray that collects and hold the particles. Vacuum the furniture to get rid of pet hair and dander.

Bedrooms – Wash bed linens in hot water and dry on hot once a week to thoroughly wash out mites and other irritants. The Health Briefs TV show suggests purchasing allergy-proof pillow covers.

Other places – Search high and low for drips from pipes, fridges and freezers and washers. Even a small drip can make a dry spot a moldy spot in time.

Ban mold, mildew, dust mites and other irritants from the home every day and week with these easy to do chores. No one wants to spend the spring and summer months sneezing, wiping watery eyes or runny noses.