Summer Safety (Topic Center)

Staying Safe in the Sun

Get the facts on sun safety.

How to choose & use sunscreen

What to do about sunburn

Staying Safe in the Heat

Heat illness and dehydration can cause trouble for kids in the summer. Here's how to prevent and treat them.

Heat illness

Heat illness first aid

About dehydration

Treating dehydration

Staying Safe in the Water

Watching out for kids when they're around water — from play pools to the ocean — is a big responsibility. Here's how to keep them safe.

Pool safety

Prevent drowning

Rivers, lakes, and oceans

Jellyfish stings

Staying Safe Outside

Here's how to avoid problems that can trip up summer fun.

Poison ivy

Playground safety

Staying Safe: Bites and Stings

Most bug bites and stings aren't a big deal. But some need medical care. Know what to watch for.

Insect bites & stings

First aid for bites & stings

Removing ticks

Chiggers

Safe Fun for Everyone

Here are some other summer topics to check out:

Online safety

Camps for kids with special needs

Fireworks safety