Friday, February 26, 2010

How to Protect Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Winter

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How to Protect Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Winter

by Murray Anderson

When winter is here, along with the snow and cold--comes some bad news: the potential for carbon monoxide poisoning goes up. Since we keep our doors and windows closed most of the time, there's very little fresh air getting into our homes, and if there is any carbon monoxide inside, it will stay inside. Carbon monoxide exposure accounts for an estimated 15,000 emergency room visits and 500 unintentional deaths in the United States each year, so carbon monoxide is a truly deadly serious topic. Fortunately, you can keep your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning, but it does require some upfront preparation and planning. Here are some things you can do to protect your family from carbon monoxide this winter.

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