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Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer

Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer – Did you know carbon monoxide kills more than 400 people a year here in the States and sickens thousands more? This odorless gas can take your family out… We’re reminding you of all the safety tips to stay safe right here on Newsymom!

3 Reasons Why It’s Important to Encourage Childhood Vaccinations

3 Reasons Why It’s Important to Encourage Childhood Vaccinations – In the 2020-2021 school year, there was over a one percent decline in the rate of vaccinations in Kindergarten-aged children. (Resources to Encourage Routine Childhood Vaccinations, CDC.gov) Since most schools have transitioned back into in-person education, it’s important to protect your kids as they learn …

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Holiday Safety Tips to Keep Your Family Jolly This Season!

Holiday Safety Tips to Keep Your Family Jolly This Season! – The holidays tend to take place during unsavory conditions. Between illnesses like the cold and flu, traveling, fires, and frostbite, we’ve got the tips to keep your family safe right here on Newsymom!

The Flu Vax: Your Own Personal Bodyguard

The Flu Vax: Your Own Personal Bodyguard – Flu season is almost upon us! In order to protect ourselves from the body-wreckers known as Influenza, we need something in our corner… by way of a bodyguard! Learn more about this bodyguard right here on Newsymom!

Resources for Women’s Health Care

Resources for Women’s Health Care – Women’s health care has been all over the news, and likely for the same political reasons. All politics aside, it’s important to know what rights and resources you have to keep your health in peak condition. Learn about these organizations who are helping women stay healthy right here on …

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4th of July Food Poisoning Prevention Tips

4th of July Food Poisoning Prevention Tips – Whether you celebrate the holiday by staying in and grilling your favorite foods or going out to a restaurant to eat, the risk of food poisoning is always there. Learn how to reduce your risk of food poisoning with these tips right here on Newsymom!

EW! WHAT IS IN THE POOL WATER?!

EW! WHAT IS IN THE POOL WATER?! Tons of bacteria are living in our waterways, but you’d be so surprised to know what’s lurking inside the pool… Parasites! Learn more about how you can get diarrhea just from visiting your local public pool right here on Newsymom!

Lyme: On the Rise

Lyme: On the Rise – Each year, Tuscarawas County has seen a shocking rise of Lyme Disease cases for both humans and dogs. Learn more about how to protect your family from Lyme Disease right here on Newsymom!

Prevent Rabies from Infecting Your Summer

Prevent Rabies from Infecting Your Summer–As the weather starts warming up, more animals come out, leading to increased risk of contracting rabies. Learn more about steps for prevention and what to do if you’ve had an encounter with an animal right here on Newsymom!

COVID-19 and Pregnancy: When It Calls for A Trip to the Hospital

COVID-19 & Pregnancy: When It Calls for A Trip to the Hospital–COVID-19 has affected everything we do, but can leave some detrimental damage to those who are pregnant. Learn more about the effects of the virus while pregnant right here on Newsymom!