Spending lots of time indoors in winter can have its own set of dangers.

Hi, I’m Dr. John Hellerstedt with the Children’s Health Minute presented by this station and TexCare -- connecting Texas families with children’s health insurance for 18 dollars a month or less.

Never allow children to play near a burning fireplace and never leave it unattended. If you use space heaters to stay warm, make sure your children are supervised at all times, and keep the heaters away from curtains, drapes and furniture. Gas heaters, if not working properly, can emit carbon monoxide -- an invisible, odorless and very deadly gas. Protect your whole family by having your gas heater checked annually by a certified technician, and by installing a carbon monoxide detector in your home.

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