Safe Medicine Storage for Grandparents Instructions You love your grandchildren and would do anything for them, but did you know these startling facts? Approximately 60,000 young children – or roughly four school busloads of children per day – are brought to the emergency room each year because they got into medicines that were left within …
Safe Medicine Storage for Parents Instructions Medicines and vitamins help families feel well and stay well, but children are curious; to keep them safe, parents and caregivers must practice safe medicine storage. Always put every medicine and vitamin away every time you use it, including those you use every day. The following tips can help: …
Safe Medicine Storage for Travel & Children Instructions Thousands of young children are brought to the emergency room each year because they got into medicines that were left within reach. Unfortunately, accidental ingestions don’t take a vacation. It’s important for parents to always keep medicines and vitamins up and away and out of sight at …
What is Safe OTC Medicine Disposal When was the last time you cleaned out your household supply of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines? Once a medicine has reached its expiration date, it may not provide the treatment that you need. If you find a medicine that has expired, follow these simple steps from the U.S. Food and …
Safe Surgery and Sleep Apnea Information Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing pauses or becomes shallow during sleep. Most people with the condition are not aware that they have it. It is important for your health care providers to know whether or not you have sleep apnea, especially if you are having surgery. …
Safe Use Storage and Disposal of Opioid Drugs – Instructions What are opioids? Opioids (say: “oh-pee-oyds”) are powerful pain relievers your doctor can prescribe to manage acute and chronic pain. If you abuse opioids or do not take them correctly, they can cause overdose and even death. Most opioids come in pill or tablet form …
Safety Before and After Surgery Tips and Instructions Your health care providers, including your surgical team, take many precautions to keep you safe during surgery. This sheet explains the steps that your health care providers take to prevent surgical error and to reduce the risk of complications. It also lists some things that you, your …