Holiday Lights Can Pose Burn Danger

With millions of Americans decorating their homes—inside and out—for the holiday season, strings of lights and extension cords running here and there throughout the house and yard are common at this time of the year. In homes with small children, parents and caregivers should be aware of the risk for oral electrical burns from children biting through these cords.

Holiday Lights: How to Prevent Electrical Burns ScienceDaily—With millions of Americans decorating their homes—inside and out—for the holiday season, strings of lights and extension cords running here and there throughout the house and yard are common at this time of the year. In homes with small children, parents and caregivers should be aware of the risk for oral electrical burns from children biting through these cords. Read More →

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