First Aid Checklist Printables for the Summer
Whether you’re at home or in the great outdoors, it’s important to be prepared for any emergency. This starts with having the proper tools and equipment to handle anything from minor injuries to medical emergencies. You can print out and use the first-aid checklists to ensure you’re prepared for the unexpected.
First Aid Checklist Printables for the Summer
While the warmer months are optimal for enjoying the outdoors, they also have the best conditions for ticks. If you’ve spent time in wooded or grassy areas while hiking or camping, you may have encountered ticks before — and been at risk for tick bites.
With camping season in full gear, it’s important that you and your kids are educated on ticks and outdoor safety measures. Read on to ensure that you, your kids and pets stay safe and healthy in the outdoors.
How To Prevent Tick Bites and Infection
Although most ticks are harmless, some tick bites can transmit bacteria that cause illnesses like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever in both humans and their pets. If you are spending time outdoors, be sure to follow these tips to help prevent any tick bites.
- Avoid grassy, bushy, and wooded areas
- Wear protective clothing
- Use EPA-registered insect repellent
- Regularly check gear, skin and/or clothing for ticks
- Shower after being outdoors
Camping With Your Kids
If you have children, make sure to educate them on ticks and other outdoor safety measures. This is especially important if your children go on camping trips with you, spend a lot of time playing outdoors, or go off to summer camp. Educating your children on tick-infested areas to avoid, and the importance of wearing protective clothing that covers their arms and legs (if weather permits), can go a long way in preventing tick bites and infections.
That said, not all bugs are harmful and dangerous — and if you’re being safe, camping should be enjoyable for everyone. If you’re camping with kids this year, check out this friendly bug scavenger hunt to spot friendly, crawling critters, and learning what types of bugs should definitely be avoided when outdoors.
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Friendly Bug Scavenger Hunt Printable
For more on this topic, check out the full Summer Safety & Activities collection
