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Summer Safety Quiz

Summertime is now here. For most children, this means more outdoor activities (swimming, camping, bike riding, etc...). For all caregivers, this means being extra vigilant to keep your child safe and healthy. Take this quiz to see how well you know these important summer safety rules.

1. You are outside gardening and accidentally spray your child with an insect killer. You should...

a) Wash it off and observe her for symptoms
b) Wash it off and not worry about using an insect repellent that day
c) Wash it off and call Poison Control
d) Wash it off and call Poison Control if she gets a rash

2. A preschooler is safe in the pool alone if...
a) He is wearing floaties
b) You are in the backyard gardening
c) He knows how to swim
d) You are within arms' length

3. If your child usually begins to burn in 15 minutes, what minimum SPF should you use if he will be outside for 3 hours?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 25

4. When should you apply sunscreen to your children?
a) Once they are outside
b) 5-10 minutes before they go outside
c) 30-45 minutes before going outside
d) 2-3 hours before going outside

5. Your child touches a hot barbecue and you think she has a first degree burn. What should you do?
a) Put butter on the burn
b) Run cool water over the burned area
c) Put ice on the burn
d) Nothing. It is only a first degree burn

6. Swimming lessons can help younger children...
a) Be drown-proof
b) Learn to enjoy water
c) Play alone in a pool
d) All of the above

7. Your child doesn't need to wear a lifejacket when in a boat or canoe if...
a) You know CPR
b) There is a lifejacket in the boat
c) He knows how to swim
d) None of the above

8. To avoid food poisoning at a picnic or barbecue, your children should...
a) Wash their hands frequently with clean water, especially before eating or handling food
b) Not eat food that has been left out for more than 2 hours
c) Eat foods that they know they like.
d) Both a and b

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