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1Camping and Woods Safety
Ah, the great outdoors! Find out how to stay safe while you're exploring the woods.
2Poison Ivy
Poison ivy can give you a nasty rash. Find out more about it - and the other plants that can make you itch - in this article for kids.
3Lyme Disease
The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites. Find out more about this disease and how to keep those ticks away.
4Hey! A Tick Bit Me!
A tick attaches itself to the skin of a person or animal and sucks blood. If you have a dog, it may have picked up a tick before! Learn more about ticks in this article for kids.
5Splinters
Don't let a splinter ruin a perfectly good day. Find out what to do if you get one.
6What to Do When You're Bugged by Bugs
Ugh. Bugs. They're cool, but they also can ruin your day by stinging or biting you. Find out how to handle them in this article.
7Hey! A Brown Recluse Spider Bit Me!
The brown recluse spider is one of six poisonous kinds of spiders in the United States. Learn more about the brown recluse spider.
8Do You Know How to Be Street Smart?
Strangers are people you don't know, so you need to be careful. Read this article for kids to learn how to stay safe.
9Hey! A Scorpion Stung Me!
Scorpions are about three inches long (about the length of a crayon), with eight legs and a small pair of claws that look like crabs' claws. Read all about them.
10Hey! A Black Widow Spider Bit Me!
The black widow spider is one of six poisonous kinds of spiders in the United States. Learn more about them!


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