RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, causes infections of the lungs and/or respiratory tract. The virus is quite a prevalent one; for example, the Mayo Clinic reports that most children have been infected with the virus by the time they are two. Children are not the only ones who can get sick with RSV – adults[…]

We all know they’re coming…the holidays are practically here. And with the fast-approaching season comes more travel, more parties, and more cooking. Between the months of late November and early January, we all must remember to take certain precautions to keep ourselves, our friends and our families safe and sound. According to the National Safety[…]

Children account for roughly 22% of the United States’ population, yet according to a new study, emergency rooms around the country are grossly underprepared to treat them during a medical crisis or serious illness. After a thorough investigation, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) discovered that only 14% of ERs nationwide obtain certifications deeming them as[…]

Millions of Americans are gearing up to celebrate Labor Day, which is less than two weeks away – but before getting too wrapped up in your plans, remember that safety needs to be the number one priority. As a reminder to us all, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently launched its annual “Drive[…]

Another SEPTA bus crash is under investigation in Philadelphia. A pedestrian walked into the side of a Route 3 bus in the city’s Kensington neighborhood, SEPTA said. CBS News captured video of the SEPTA bus at Kensington Avenue and East Clearfield Street. According to SEPTA, the bus operator followed proper procedures, and the pedestrian refused[…]