Clindamycin and sulfadiazine are antibiotics used to treat toxoplasmosis. The addition of these drugs brings the total number of medications on the formulary to 39. Now that summer is in full swing and most people spend more time at home, don't forget to make sure your home is a safe place to be. The leading causes of fatal injury in the home include falls, poisonings, fires and burns, and suffocation. Before taking action to make a home safer, identify possible hazards.
Hazards can vary depending on the home's features and the ages of people living there.
For example, whirlpool tubs and fireplaces are especially dangerous to small children, while narrow stairs and loose rugs are a danger to the elderly. Prepare for emergencies. Install smoke detectors on each floor of a home and in sleeping areas. Check the batteries at least once a month and change them once a year on a special anniversary, such as changing clocks from daylight savings time to standard time. Design an emergency fire escape plan and practice it with family members.