1/10/2008
Here’s something you probably didn’t know. An adult’s skin can tolerate temperatures as high as 111 degrees Fahrenheit for fairly long periods, but a child will suffer severe burns in three seconds in water hotter than 120 degrees. Placing a child–or an elderly person–in a bath tub filled with water that’s too hot is dangerous since large areas of the body can be burned. So be sure to test the water with a sensitive area of your own skin before placing a child in the tub. And make sure your hot water heater is set for temperatures lower than 120 degrees if you have a child or older adult in your home.
If you smoke, you may as well be letting your infant or toddler light up. About 35 percent of American children live in homes where someone smokes in the home, and these children have detectable levels of cotinine, a byproduct of nicotine, in their blood. And these children have a high risk of ear and lung infections, asthma, allergies and bronchitis as well as stunted development. If you want to quit smoking, but need a little help, St. John’s pulmonary rehab has what you need. For more info, call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
