The roads may be empty, but the danger is not: the injuries threatening children on Yom Kippur

Ahead of Yom Kippur, the article details the expected dangers for children and teenagers riding bicycles, scooters, and skateboards on the empty roads. Doctors warn of falls, collisions, head injuries, fractures, and facial bruises. The article provides instructions for initial treatment of nosebleeds, identifying warning signs after trauma, and a recommendation to wear a helmet.

Ahead of Yom Kippur, Israel Hayom publishes an article warning of the dangers expected for children and teenagers riding bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and rollerblades on the empty roads. The article quotes Dr. Shay Shemesh, an ENT specialist, who warns of falls and collisions that could result in head injuries, fractures, and cuts to the face and limbs. Dr. Shemesh explains that the nose is one of the first organs to absorb a blow in a forward fall, and behind mild swelling, a fracture or internal damage may be hidden. The article provides practical instructions: in case of a nosebleed, do not tilt the head back but seat the child, tilt their head forward, and press on the soft part of the nose. It also emphasizes that a change in behavior, confusion, vomiting, unusual drowsiness, or loss of consciousness after trauma requires medical examination. The article stresses that despite the sense of security on empty roads, on Yom Kippur the roads are full of riders and pedestrians, while emergency vehicles continue to move. The main recommendation is to wear a helmet, ride carefully, and supervise young children.