Halloween could be hazardous to your health if you’re not careful when carving that pumpkin. Nearly 2,000 people go to the ER each year with pumpkin carving injuries. A leading cause of injury was using a knife that’s not made for thick pumpkin skin. A safer alternative to carving that kids will enjoy is to decorate a pumpkin by painting it. Source Link
Being anxious about a visit to the dentist isn’t unusual but there are some things that can help. Tell the dentist or hygienist about your anxiety so they can help ease your fears and offer the best options to reduce pain. And keep to a regular schedule of checkups so that problems can be caught before they require major work. Source Link
“Do as I say and not as I do” might be one reason why only about a third of elementary school-age children have been vaccinated against Covid. A study found that false claims about infertility, changes in DNA and allergic reactions made even some vaccinated parents reluctant to protect their 5- to 11-year-olds. Source Link
