CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE
Presented by the TexCare Partnership
60 Second Radio Feature   MP3

"Summertime Safety”
FOR AIR WEEK OF June 2, 2003

Kids love the summertime, but did you know it's also the most dangerous time of the year for children?

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.

Accidental injury is the number one reason children die. And according to the National SAFE KIDS campaign, nearly half of all injury-related childhood deaths occur during the summer months.

The good news is, there are ways to make your child's summer a safer one. Always keep an eye on kids in or near the water; drowning is the greatest risk for children 14 and younger. Children must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, scooter or skateboard. And make sure they're secured in a seat belt or a child safety seat when riding in the car.

Be safe and have a great summer!

Keep your kids healthy. Call TexCare at 1-800-647-6558 to apply or when it's time to renew your children's health care coverage. That's 1-800-647-6558.