Health and Safety

Parents on Staten Island can find here important information about children's health, vaccinations and more. If you are looking for medical advice, you can find local Staten Island doctors in our health directories.

hygiene in kids

How to Talk About Hygiene With Your Kids

Health and Fitness and Gyms on Staten Island

Your Guide to Health & Fitness on Staten Island: Gyms, Yoga Studios, Walking Trails and More

pink ribbon that raises awareness about breast cancer, with calendar and stethoscope, which highlights the importance of prioritizing breast health

Prioritizing Breast Health in 2024 and Every Year

Young boy in school, looking withdrawn, which is one of several signs of bullying

5 Signs of Bullying Parents Should Know

close up of a teenage girl's hand on a smartphone, a device where kids can learn about dangerous TikTok challenges

7 Dangerous TiKTok Challenges Parents Need to Know About

An adult human hand holding lithium coin batteries.

Lithium Coin Batteries: What Parents Need to Know About Accidental Ingestions

child using a stethoscope on a teddy bear; now is a great time to make appointments for back-to-school checkups

3 Important Doctor Appointments to Make for Your Child Before Summer Ends

a little girl wearing headphones during a hearing test, which is a way of detecting and preventing hearing loss in children

Preventing Hearing Loss in Children

Electrical socket with plug. article is about tips for charging your phone during a power outage

4 Hacks for Charging Your Phone During a Power Outage

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10 Tips for Boaters Watching Fireworks Displays

A person's hand opening a can. Prime energy drink is available in a similar can

Prime Energy Drink Faces Bans in Some Schools

Mother putting life jacket on child. Wearing a life jacket is one of the most important boat safety tips for families and individuals.

10 Boat Safety Tips for Families

Student learning to communicate through spelling.

New Organization Supports People with Autism on Staten Island

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Parents React to First Legal Rec Weed Dispensary Opening in SI

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How To Properly Wash Fruits and Vegetables

Little girl sneezing.

Worst Cities for Allergies in 2023: How did NYC Stack Up?

Hand of teen girl scrolling on a phone.

TikTok Announces 1-Hour Time Limit for Teens

New Dorp Teen Raises Awareness About Skin Cancer on Staten Island

Family caregiver with a young child at a laptop.

Free Web-Based Help for Caregivers Available in NYS

Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips

4 Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips Parents Should Know

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Run/Walk Honors Staten Islander Who Saved Lives Through Organ Donation

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Surgery For Epilepsy Gives Patients New Hope on Staten Island

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HPV Vaccination Fell Behind During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Tackling Youth Substance Abuse on Staten Island

little girl with mother at the beach

Sun Safety: How to Keep Kids Protected and Healthy

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NYC to Focus on School Safety In Wake of Texas Tragedy

teen avoiding a plate of bread

Tips For Parents of Children With Food Allergies

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10 Grab-and-Go Breakfasts Your Kids Will Love

little girl looking sad or bored

This is PANDAS: The Controversial Pediatric Condition Linked to Strep Throat

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NYC School Mask Mandate for Ages 2 to 4 Remains in Place