Latest news from Victoria Emergency Room

Latest news from Victoria Emergency Room

washing hands

How to Wash Your Hands & Keep Germs Away

A cough. A sniffle. A sneeze. Don’t fall prey to any germs this holiday season. Spend your holidays with friends and loved ones, not sick and stuck in your bed. Keep reading for our tips on washing hands and keeping any viruses or infections away! If you’re washing your hands

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How to Cool Down & Stay Safe at the Pool

Warm weather and swimming go hand in hand. When the heat of summer finally rolls in, don’t let an injury hold you back from perfecting your cannonball. Whether you’ve got a backyard oasis or you’re visiting the neighborhood pool, aquatic safety is a must for fun in the sun. Learn

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Symptoms in Your Child that You Can’t Ignore

  Runny noses, stomachaches, rashes and minor cuts are only few of the ailments that occur in all children from time to time. Just as the times have changed, so have health issues. Parents need to understand what signs and symptoms should be taken seriously, and when they can be

Doctor checking child

How to Protect Your Children from Accidental Overdoes

Your child needs medicine when sick. But these medicines can sometimes be too dangerous for children if an accidental medication overdose occurs! When your doctor prescribes medicines for your children, be very careful and keep them out of reach of your children. Here are few ways how you can avoid

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How To Prepare Your Children for an Emergency

Have you ever thought of facing a situation where your child is alone and in need of immediate medical help? Wouldn’t you blame yourself if your child’s condition worsens because he is not aware of the steps he should take in an emergency situation? You surely will! So avoid all

What to do if Your Child Swallows Medication

Medications are meant to treat illnesses, but they can cause a lot of harm in some unfortunate cases, especially in households with children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 60,000 young children go to the emergency room each year as a result of swallowing medications.

Top 5 Serious Symptoms in Children

Children get injured or sick all the time. It is a part of growing up, and in most cases, parents have nothing to worry about. However, in some cases, a child’s injury or illness might need the services of an emergency room. For parents, it can be hard to tell when