Thousands of infants and children under the age of 5 become very ill and some die each year because of influenza, also called the flu. The Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition urges vaccination for children - and those in contact with them, such as parents, grandparents and babysitters. Contact your doctor today to schedule influenza vaccinations for your kids - and the whole family. A message from the National Foundation for infectious Disease. For more information please visit www.preventchildhoodinfluenza.org.
Don't Pass Gas.
Take it outside. Smoking around others releases a toxic fog of gases like carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. gases that can be especially harmful to kids and babies whose bodies are still developing.
What is Secondhand Smoke?
Secondhand smoke is a mixture of the smoke trailing off the lit end of a cigarette, cigar or pipe, and the smoke that's exhaled by the smoker. But a big cloud of smoke isn't the only danger, because some deadly gases present in secondhand smoke are invisible, and can linger in the air for hours after the cigarette has been put out.
Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage and cost you money.
You'll drive half a mile down the road to save a few cents a gallon on gas, but did you know that you could save gas 9 cents a gallon if you were to just keep your tires properly inflated. Properly inflated tires give you a safer ride, inproves gas mileage and help tires last longer. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage and cost you money. So be tire smart, and the next time you pull up to pump gas, it might just be time to pump some money saving air, too.
A message from the Rubber Manufactureres Association. www.rma.org
