Health Tips for January 19

Health Tip: Protect Yourself Against Cold Weather

Icy snow, wind and frigid temperatures are frequently in nature's plans for winter.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests these cold weather safety tips:

• Wear layers of lightweight clothing, including a scarf, hat, gloves and boots.
• Help prevent falls by covering icy spots with sand or cat litter.
• Pay attention to the wind chill when deciding how to dress.
• Travel with an emergency kit, a buddy and a cell phone.
• Maintain your car, keep your gas tank full and stock the vehicle with emergency supplies.

Health Tip: Keep Emergency Phone Numbers on Hand

When young children are in your care, it's important to have a list of emergency phone numbers within easy reach.

The Nemours Foundation says these numbers should be on every caregiver's emergency list:

• The number for poison control -- 1-800-222-1222.
• The number for ambulance, police or fire -- 911.
• The number for the child's doctor.
• Numbers for the child's parents, including work and cell phones.