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First aid and safety

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Are Your Meds Making You More Prone to Sunburn?

Get the latest information about first aid and safety from Sharecare.If you take certain medicines, you may also want to take some extra precautions before heading ou...

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The Insider’s Guide to Healthy Hawaii: 8 Tips to Bike Ride Safely

Get the latest information about first aid and safety from Sharecare.Biking is a great way to get around town and avoid traffic while getting a good workout. Thanks t...

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8 Tips to Bike Ride Safely

Get the latest information about first aid and safety from Sharecare.Bike safety Taking a bike ride is a great way to exercise. This low-impact...

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The Insider’s Guide to Healthy Hawaii: Turn Around, Don't Drown—Plus Other Ways to Stay Safe During a Flood

Get the latest information about first aid and safety from Sharecare.Every year it seems like more hurricanes and tropical storms are hurdling towards Hawaii. Althoug...

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Consumer Alert: Hoverboards Send Dozens to the ER

Get the latest information about first aid and safety from Sharecare.While hoverboards were one of 2015’s most sought-after gifts, consumer safety experts are w...

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4 Ways to Prepare Your Pets for Hawaii’s Next Emergency

Get the latest information about first aid and safety from Sharecare.With hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions, Hawaii residents need to keep furry f...

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How to Prepare—and Stay Safe—in a Winter Storm

Get the latest information about first aid and safety from Sharecare.A winter wonderland can be dangerous. Here’s how to keep yourself and your family safe when a blizza...

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Stop the Bleed, Pack a Wound and More: How to Help After an Act of Violence

Get the latest information about first aid and safety from Sharecare.Any injury or laceration that causes severe bleeding puts a victim’s life in imminent dange...

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Run, Hide, Fight: How to Protect Yourself During an Act of Mass Violence

Get the latest information about first aid and safety from Sharecare.As incidents of intentional harm increase in the US, many people are wondering how best to protec...

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How to Prepare for a Winter Storm

Get the latest information about first aid and safety from Sharecare.Uh oh. The evening news is showing ominous weather maps, the salt trucks are out and long lines a...