Patient Safety EducationInfo Center

Hurricane Safety and Health
Hurricane season is here. There's no better time than now to learn how to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy.

Beauty Products and Mercury
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning about using beauty products that contain mercury.

Back-to-School Vaccines 101
It's time to head back to school. Do your children have all the required vaccines?

Staying Mosquito-Free This Summer
It's summer — a time to be outside and enjoy nature. But mosquitoes, as always, will make an appearance.

The Risks of Homemade Infant Formula
Thinking of making formula for your infant at home? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says you should think again.

Melatonin for Kids? Not So Fast
Thinking about giving melatonin to your child? Read this first.

Is Your Water Bottle Really BPA-Free?
That reusable BPA-free water bottle may need to take a trip through the dishwasher to actually be free of BPA.

Preventing Injuries
June is National Safety Month, which means it's the perfect time to brush up on your injury-prevention knowledge.

The Food Poisoning 411
As the weather warms up, you are probably thinking about spending more time outdoors. And, of course, you will have to pick out the perfect snacks for these outings. As fun as this all sounds, it can quickly become dangerous if you're not careful.

Should You Put Sunscreen on Infants?
Can you put sunscreen on babies? It's a question that comes up for many parents in the summer. Read on for the answer.