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Summer Safety Tips From Phelps Hospital Summer Safety Tips From Phelps Hospital
Summer Safety Tips From Phelps Hospital Enjoy your summer The weather is warmer, school is out, and the sun shines just a little bit longer—that’s right, it’s summer! As you and your children prepare for the summer, Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health, wants to ensure you’re staying safe while having fun in the sun. Will COVID-19 affect my summer plans? When planning for summer activities, consider safe practices before, during, and after the event, and ask yourself: is this safe? The most important safety tip for this summer is continuing to follow COVID-19 social distancing protocols and be thoughtful about the activities you’…

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Here's Why Summer Is Peak Time For Foodborne Illness: What You Should Know Here's Why Summer Is Peak Time For Foodborne Illness: What You Should Know
Here's Why Summer Is Peak Time For Foodborne Illness: What You Should Know The official start of summer is now here, making it the perfect time to give yourself a quick lesson about staying safe and avoiding foodborne illnesses during upcoming cookouts and other outdoor gatherings with food. Unfortunately, experts say summertime, which started on Friday, June 21, is the most common season for foodborne illnesses. In fact, in the United States, an estimated 48 million illnesses and 3,000 deaths are caused each year from the ingestion of contaminated food. Identifying risks for foodborne illnesses is also difficult because while some people experience symptoms almos…

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by Valerie Musson