January 30, 2015
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Measles Update: To Vaccinate or Not, Is this the question?
The current measles outbreak which appears to have originated in California and has most likely been traced (according to CNN and other media reports) to an Arizona family who visited a Disney theme park, whose children apparently were not vaccinated … Continue reading
January 14, 2015
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on IKEA Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Risk of Entrapment
Recall Date: January 13, 2015 Recall Number: 15-059 Recall Summary Name of Product: VYSSA crib mattress Hazard: The crib mattresses could create a gap between the mattress and crib ends larger than allowed by federal regulations, posing an entrapment hazard … Continue reading
January 9, 2015
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on 2015 Virginia Legislature Bills Related to Child Safety
SB 781- Passing with a double yellow line: drivers allowed to pass a pedestrian, stopped vehicle, etc. SB 803- Speed limits in school zones; counties allowed to increase or decrease. SB 925- School zone speed limit photo-enforcement system. HB 1309- … Continue reading
January 9, 2015
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on 2015: Keeping Children Safe is Our Most Important Duty
It’s 2015 and I wanted to write something inspiring for the first BeChildSafe piece of the year. Then I heard some news. A deranged parent, a father, had thrown his 5-year old daughter from a bridge in Florida yesterday. The … Continue reading
January 8, 2015
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Children’s Pajamas Recalled by Star Ride Kids Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Recall Date: January 08, 2015 Recall number: 15-057 Recall Summary Name of product: Children’s Pajama Sets Hazard: The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Remedy: Refund Consumer Contact: … Continue reading
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