Safety & First Aid

From enjoying the great outdoors to playing sports safely, here's how to protect yourself and deal with emergencies.

Driving

• 5 Ways to Get Drivers to Stop Texting
• Bad-Weather Driving
• Dealing With Traffic
• I Just Got My License — Now What?
• Road Tripping
• Texting on the Move
• The Keys to Defensive Driving
• What to Do After a Car Crash

First Aid & Injuries

• Ankle Sprains
• Bug Bites and Stings
• Casts
• Comminuted Fractures
• Concussions
• Cuts, Scratches, and Scrapes
• Dealing With Sports Injuries
• Dehydration
• First Aid: Broken Bones
• Greenstick Fractures
• Head Lice
• How Broken Bones Heal
• I Got Blisters From a Sunburn. What Should I Do?
• Knee Injuries
• Nosebleeds
• Overuse Injuries
• Poison Ivy
• Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)
• Splinters
• Splints
• Testicular Injuries
• What to Do in an Emergency

Safety Basics

• ATV Safety
• Bike Safety
• Earbuds
• Fireworks Safety
• First Aid: Broken Bones
• Gun Safety
• How Can I Get Help in a Crisis?
• Online Safety
• Protecting Your Online Identity and Reputation
• Sexual Violence and Rape: What You Need to Know
• Sports and Exercise Safety
• Summer Safety (Topic Center)
• Tanning
• Technology: 5 Ways To Reboot Yourself
• Texting on the Move
• Water Safety
• What to Do in an Emergency

Sports Safety

• Can People With Asthma Play Sports?
• Dehydration
• Dynamic Stretching (Video)
• Groin Strain
• Hip Pointer
• Meniscus Tears
• Repetitive Stress Injuries in Sports
• Safety Tips: Baseball
• Safety Tips: Basketball
• Safety Tips: Cheerleading
• Safety Tips: Fastpitch Softball
• Safety Tips: Field Hockey
• Safety Tips: Football
• Safety Tips: Golf
• Safety Tips: Gymnastics
• Safety Tips: Hockey
• Safety Tips: Inline Skating
• Safety Tips: Lacrosse
• Safety Tips: Running
• Safety Tips: Skateboarding
• Safety Tips: Skiing
• Safety Tips: Sledding
• Safety Tips: Snowboarding
• Safety Tips: Soccer
• Safety Tips: Swimming
• Safety Tips: Tennis
• Safety Tips: Volleyball
• Safety Tips: Wrestling
• Sports and Exercise Safety
• Strains and Sprains
• What to Expect When Your Cast Comes Off
• When Can Teens Go Back to Sports After a Concussion?
• Why Wear a Helmet If It Can't Prevent Concussions?

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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