2026
July
14,
2026
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11:41 AM
America/Chicago
As summer activities ramp up, more children, teens and families are spending time outdoors riding e-bikes, e-scooters and other personal electric vehicles.Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeing a steep increase in serious injuries associated …
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2025
December
23,
2025
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07:00 AM
America/Chicago
The holidays bring many new “toys” for the kids. New toys bring the potential for new bumps and bruises, given that Cook Children's Health Care System tends to see an uptick in injuries due to e-bikes and e-scooters after the …
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September
12,
2025
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09:00 AM
America/Chicago
Cook Children's Health Care System has seen an uptick in injuries due to e-bikes and e-scooters. Some electronic bikes and scooters can reach speeds of more than 10 mph. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that children …
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2024
May
29,
2024
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16:56 PM
America/Chicago
Summer is a time for fun in the sun, but it's also a critical time to prioritize child safety. Over Memorial Day Weekend, Cook Children's Medical Center - Fort Worth experienced a rise in drownings, sunburns, dehydration, and injuries from ATVs, …
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2022
June
27,
2022
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11:00 AM
America/Chicago
Whether your child is a beginner on training wheels or an expert on the stunt ramps, every bicyclist should consistently wear a helmet that fits snugly and buckles securely. That’s according to the safety experts at Cook Children’s, where 81 …
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2016
August
18,
2016
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11:29 AM
America/Chicago
News of nearly 6,000 football helmets being voluntarily recalled is definitely worrisome to parents of young athletes. But Ricardo Guirola, M.D., warns that even under the best of conditions, helmets don’t protect your kids from …
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2014
July
21,
2014
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09:04 AM
America/Chicago
This morning I seriously had a discussion with my 6 year old about how many times he can wear shorts without washing.Him: “They don't look dirty.”Me: “But you sweat and they smell.”Him: “Mom only my head …
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