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October 23, 2025

Practice holiday safety inside and outside the home

This season brings more hazards and more distraction. Here’s how to combat dangers.

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Two preteen girls make faces at the camera wearing Halloween witch costumes and face paint.

Heed these Halloween costume safety considerations

Dark colors are spooky and masks are fun, but both can present hazards. Here are ways to keep costumed kids injury-free.

How to make back to school a fun, safe time

Back-to-school is a great time to reinforce safety messages.

Strategies for preventing children’s heat injuries and deaths

Hot cars, stuffy strollers: Smart steps for parents to remember during hot weather.

How to make back to school a safer time

With drivers, pedestrians and cyclists heading to school, collisions can happen. How to keep everyone safe.

Parents: Remember the ABCs of water safety for kids

Keep your kids safe around water with these three steps.

ATV riders: Strap on a helmet like you wear a seat belt in a car

ATV accidents jump as weather gets warm, and children are more prone to injuries. Here's why.

Convenient Care Closer to Home

Vanderbilt Health is here to help if you or your loved one is feeling sick or has a minor injury. Dozens of locations throughout Middle Tennessee offer convenient hours — and can even bring a provider to you.

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Winter safety tips to help stay prepared this season

Icy weather had its way with Nashville in the past, so be ready this year with these tips.

Button battery safety for kids

Button batteries are found in many popular toys and household items, but they are dangerous — even deadly — if swallowed. Keep your kids safe with these tips.

Smart picks for holiday toy gift-giving

Make sure to follow age recommendations for holiday toys and avoid these items while shopping for kids.

Children and delta-8 THC poisonings: What you need to know

Some cannabis products look like candy, but they are dangerous for young children. Here's what parents need to know to keep kids safe.

July 4th: Eye experts warn of dangers of fireworks, sparklers

Bottle rockets, firecrackers and sparklers cause common injuries among July 4th fireworks.

ER or walk-in clinic? How to make the call

Making the choice can be tricky. Here are important points to keep in mind.