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Allergy season is here, and many of us are feeling it! 🌼🤧 If you're dealing with sneezing, itchy eyes, or congestion, this helpful post from one of our CMA physician partners offers practical tips to help you manage your symptoms and know when it's time to seek medical care.

If your seasonal allergies feel worse, or like they’re lasting longer, you’re not alone. In CMA’s latest feature in the Columbus Dispatch, Dr. Basil Kahwash shares the physician perspective on allergy season and what patients can do to manage symptoms.

Interested in contributing or weighing in on future topics? We’d love to hear from you.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/seasonal-allergies-lasting-longer-year-4xqqe

Free Child Emergency ID Car Seat Stickers
https://www.ohioinsurance.org/carseatsafety/

The Ohio Insurance Institute (OII) supports child passenger safety through its Child Emergency Identification Sticker program.

Available at no cost, these highly visible stickers are designed to be placed on a child’s car seat or booster seat and provide first responders with critical information — such as a child’s name, medical considerations, and emergency contact information — in the event of a crash or emergency.

When a child or caregiver is unable to communicate, the information provided on the sticker can help emergency personnel quickly identify the child and connect with family members or caregivers.

The OII also provides accompanying educational handouts that explain how to complete and properly place the sticker, and they include a link to information about correct car seat and booster seat use.

Organizations that interact with parents and caregivers are encouraged to request stickers and handouts to share with families throughout the year.

To receive the free stickers and handouts, organizations can submit a request through the OII’s online form. https://members.ohioinsurance.org/ap/Form/Fill/P3RyYcbp

Materials can be shipped directly to support your outreach efforts and help more Ohio families be prepared in an emergency.

Child Emergency Identification Sticker Stakeholder Request - Ohio Insurance Institute Request the OII's Child Emergency Identification Stickers using the form below. Please indicate how many stickers and corresponding handouts you'd like shipped to you.

Lightning Safety Awareness Week runs June 21-27. Stay alert, have an emergency plan, and practice severe weather safety.

Be aware, be prepared! Have a plan and know what to do when an emergency happens. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3LImC5h