Family health

14 surprising summertime dangers

Summertime is about being carefree—but you have to stay smart when kids are on the move outdoors. Here are some risks you may not have considered.

By Jill Buchner June 1, 2019

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Summer safety: surprising summertime hazards

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Venomous caterpillars

Sure, they look cute and fuzzy, but when your child picks up a hickory tussock moth caterpillar, they run the risk of getting a skin reaction that includes redness, stinging, itching and burning—some people will even experience nausea. So when it comes to caterpillars and other insects, it's best to teach kids to look but not touch..