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

“Pet Safety”
FOR AIR THE WEEK OF August 13, 2001

Animals that your child sees in the park or in the woods, can be dangerous as pets.

Hi, I’m Dr. John Hellerstedt and this CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE is presented by TexCare – connecting Texas families with children’s health insurance for 18 dollars a month or less.

Teach children never to feed, touch or bring home a wild animal.

Not all animals in the pet store are safe for kids either.

Unsafe animals include: hedgehogs, ferrets, monkeys and reptiles such as snakes and lizards. Reptiles may transmit salmonella through their feces, a kind of bacteria which could be especially dangerous for infants.

Animal experts recommend that household pets be limited to traditional, domesticated animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and fish.

This CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE is presented by TexCare —reminding you that no child should be without health insurance. Call 1-800-647-6558 to apply.

And join me next time for The CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE.