teens
Safety & First Aid
From enjoying the great outdoors to playing sports safely, here's how to protect yourself and deal with emergencies.
- 10 Ways New Drivers Can Stay Safe
- 5 Ways to Be a Defensive Driver
- 5 Ways to Get Drivers to Stop Texting
- Dealing With Traffic
- Driving in Bad Weather
- Road Tripping
- Texting on the Move
- What to Do After a Car Crash
- 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
- 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
- Baseball Safety Tips
- Basketball Safety Tips
- Can People With Asthma Play Sports?
- Dehydration
- Dynamic Stretching (Video)
- Football Safety Tips
- Groin Strain
- Gymnastics Safety Tips
- Hip Pointer
- Inline Skating Safety Tips
- Meniscus Tears
- Repetitive Stress Injuries in Sports
- Running Safety Tips
- Safety Tips: Cheerleading
- Safety Tips: Fastpitch Softball
- Safety Tips: Field Hockey
- Safety Tips: Hockey
- Safety Tips: Lacrosse
- Safety Tips: Skiing
- Safety Tips: Snowboarding
- Safety Tips: Soccer
- Safety Tips: Swimming
- Safety Tips: Wrestling
- Skateboarding Safety Tips
- Sledding Safety Tips
- Sports and Exercise Safety
- Strains and Sprains
- Tennis Safety Tips
- Volleyball Safety Tips
- 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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