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Top 10 ways to

avoid distracted driving

By now, we all know the risks of distracted driving. We also know how common it has become on our roadways. While it's easy to say "just pay attention!", that's much easier said than done. The best way to avoid distracted driving is to plan ahead and create habits that make focusing on the road the default. The following ten ways to avoid distractions was provided by The USAA Educational Foundation. 1. Prepare for your drive. Get what you need to take with you in advance. 2. Plan your route before you go. Set up the GPS or consult your map ahead of time. 3. Get yourself looking good before you hit the road. Hair, makeup, nails,

clothing...these things shouldn't be fixed behind the wheel. 4. Don't eat, drink, read, or smoke while driving. 5. Keep the radio volume at a reasonable level. 6. Don't watch videos while driving. Just don't. 7. Keep your phone within reach, just in case you need it for an emergency. 8. Let calls go to voice mail and respond after you arrive at your destination. 9. If your passengers are extra chatty, politely ask

them to allow you to focus on the road. 10. Focus on what's going on around you.

Be aware of the other vehicles on the road and anything that may come out into the road. Adopt these habits and you will be less distracted on the road and much more likely to arrive at your destination in one piece.

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Thyroid medication

recalled

Acella Phamaceuticals has issued a recall for their popular underactive thyroid medication, NP Thyroid. The medication was found to contain up to 115 percent of the labeled amount of liothyronine. This superpotency can cause serious problems for patients. Those who take the medication for an underactive thyroid may experience signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) which include, but are not limited to, weight loss, heat intolerance, fatigue, muscle weakness, hypertension, chest pain, rapid heart rate, or heart rhythm disturbances. Pregnant women who take the recalled NP Thyroid may also experience negative maternal and fetal outcomes including miscarriage and/or impairment to fetal development.

The specific medications recalled include:

NP Thyroid 30 mg - NDC number

42192-329-01, Lot numbers M329A19-1 expires December 2020, M329H18-1 expires July 2020, M329J18-1 expires August 2020, M329J18-2 expires August 2020, M329J18-3 expires August 2020 and M329M18-2 expires November 2020.

NP Thyroid 60 mg - NDC number

42192-330-01, Lot numbers M330J18-2A and M330J18-3, both expire in August 2020.

NP Thyroid 90 mg - NDC number

42192-331-01, Lot numbers M331G18-1 expires June 2020, M331J18-1 expires August 2020, M331J18-2 expires August 2020, M331M18-1 expires November 2020 and M331M18-2 expires November 2020.

If you or a loved one is taking any of these medications, contact your physician immediately. If you have suffered harm from these medications, contact our office to discuss your legal options.

What You Need to Know About COVID-19 & Pets

Animals, including pets, can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19

We are still learning about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, but it appears that it can spread from people to animals in some situations. A small number of pets worldwide have been reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19. Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of pets spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low.

There is no vaccine for SARS-CoV-2

animals, but these do not protect against this virus.

Protect your pet from SARS-CoV-2

Because there is a risk that people with COVID-19 could spread the virus to some animals, including pets, CDC recommends that pet owners limit their pet's interaction with people outside their household and people known or suspected to have COVID-19.

? Keep cats indoors when possible and do not let them roam freely outside.

? Walk dogs on a leash at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from others.

? Avoid public places where a large number of people gather.

? Do not put face coverings on pets. Covering a pet's face could harm them.

? Do not wipe or bathe your pet with chemical disinfectants, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or other products not intended or approved for use on animals.

If you get sick with COVID-19, avoid contact with pets and other animals during your illness.

? When possible, have another member of your household care for your pets while you are sick.

? Avoid contact with your pet including petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked, sharing food, and sleeping in the same bed.

? If you must care for your pet or be around animals while you are sick, wear a cloth face covering and wash your hands before and after you interact with them.

Symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pets

Infected pets might get sick or they might not have any symptoms. Most pets who have gotten sick only had mild illness and fully recovered. Some signs of illness in pets may include fever, coughing, di culty breathing or shortness of breath, lethargy, sneezing, nose or eye discharge, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Testing pets is usually not necessary

At this time, routine testing of pets for SARS-CoV-2 is not recommended. If you're concerned about your pet's health, work with your veterinarian to ensure that your pet receives appropriate care. If you are concerned your pet is sick after being around a person with COVID-19, talk to your veterinarian. Your veterinarian may want to rule out other more common causes of respiratory illnesses in pets first.

If you think your pet has SARS-CoV-2

If your pet gets sick after contact with a person with COVID-19, call your veterinarian first and let them know the pet was around a person with COVID-19. Some veterinarians may o er telemedicine consultations or other plans for seeing sick pets. Your veterinarian can evaluate your pet and determine the next steps for your pet's treatment and care.

Do not surrender, euthanize, or abandon pets

because of SARS-CoV-2

At this time, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading SARS-CoV-2 to people. COVID-19 is mainly spreading from person to person through close contact. up or euthanize pets because of SARS-CoV-2.

Say hello to Terry's dog, Margo. She is a Leonberger, which isn't a real common breed. Although the photo makes her appear docile, she loves to play, and can be a handful.

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Five things to do if you're the

victim of a hit-and-run

The risk of an accident is something every driver must accept when they get behind the wheel. If we are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident, we deal with the situation as best we can. We call the police, exchange insurance information, get treated for any injuries, and call an attorney. But what do we do when the situation is complicated by the fact that the other driver left the scene of the accident? What should we do if we are the victim of a hit-and-run?

1. Call the police. Leaving the scene of an accident is illegal. The police may

be able to help track down the culprit. You will also need to report the accident for the insurance company.

2. Record any information you can gather. Write down anything

you remember about the vehicle that hit you - license plate (even a partial), color, make, and model. Make notes about the appearance of the driver. Take pictures of your vehicle and the scene of the accident. Get names and contact information of any witnesses.

3. Do not chase. As tempting as it may be to chase down the car that hit you,

it is not a good idea. You're more likely to cause another accident than catch them.

4. Call your insurance company. Your coverage will determine if the

insurance company will pay for any damages or medical expenses. A lot depends on if you have Uninsured Motorist (UIM) coverage. In fact, when you're done reading this newsletter it would be a good idea to check your policy to make sure you have UIM coverage. We recommend carrying at least $100,000 in coverage.

5. Call an attorney. An attorney can help you deal with the insurance

company and may be able to help track down the driver who hit you.

Uninsured Motorist (UIM)

coverage protects you when the other party in an accident is at fault and they are uninsured. Even though it is required by law to carry insurance, many drivers do not. If one of these uninsured drivers causes an accident that you are involved in, the UIM coverage will protect you. UIM can also protect you if you are the victim of a hitand-run. We recommend carrying at least $100,000 in UIM coverage.

Teens & tweens

need more activity

According to a global study of 1.6 million kids between the ages of 11-17, 80% are not meeting physical activity recommendations. According to the World Health Organization, children in this age group should be getting 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per day. Moderate to vigorous exercise can be judged by the "talk test". The child should not be able to tell a long story while exercising at this level. After a couple sentences, they should be out of breath.

Dr. Jennifer Franceschelli Hosterman, the Director of the Pediatric Weight Management Program at Geisinger, explained that the benefits go beyond the physical. "Kids that get more physical activity tend to do better cognitively, their memory tends to be better, tend to have better school performance, their classroom tasks are improved."

As for the physical benefits, Dr. Hosterman says cardiorespiratory fitness is improved as well as bone health, lean muscle mass, and the ability to maintain a healthy weight while reducing risk factors for heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and some cancers.

To make sure your child is maintaining a healthy level of physical activity, help them find something that they enjoy doing ? team sports and group activities can make exercise more fun. Additionally, it is important for parents to model good behavior by maintaining an active lifestyle themselves.

Avoiding COVID-19 SCAMS

The ongoing pandemic is causing numerous problems for people around the world, including the obvious health consequences involved with Covid-19. One of the sadder problems we now must deal with is unethical scammers trying to take advantage of the situation by preying on people's fears. Fortunately, we can protect ourselves if we know these scammers are out there and what their more common methods are, we can protect ourselves. The following tips from the Federal Trade Commission will help you to avoid these scammers:

Don't respond to texts, e-mails, or phone calls about checks from the government. They won't be coming from the government.

Beware fake contact tracers. Legitimate contact tracers need health information and contact information for people you may have been in contact with. They will never ask you for financial information or money.

Ignore offers for home test kits or vaccinations. Scammers are selling these, as well as "treatments" that are not proven to work.

Hang up on robocalls. Covid or not, hang up on robocalls.

Don't trust e-mails claiming to come from the CDC or WHO. You can find all the latest information at .

If you wish to make a donation to a good cause, that's great! You should never pay in cash, with gift cards, or by wiring money though. Take a moment to make sure the organization you wish to donate to is real.

Follow these tips and you will be far less likely to be taken in by a scammer. They count on our willingness to trust and desire to help. We can't let them succeed. For more information on Covid-related scams, visit coronavirus/scams-consumer-advice.

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If you are an iPhone user, you may be owed money

In 2017, a class-action lawsuit was brought against Apple for throttling iPhone CPU performance to preserve battery life without informing users. Apple admitted to doing this. The company claimed the reason was to prevent sudden shutdowns and erratic performance due to batteries that were late in their life cycle.

The suit was settled, with the company agreeing to pay affected users up to $500 million. If you live in the U.S. and owned an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, and/or SE running iOS 10.2.1 or later, or an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus running iOS 11.2 or later, prior to December 21, 2017, you're eligible for a portion of the settlement. The payout amount will be determined by the number of claimants. The company must pay a minimum of $310 million total, up to a maximum of $500 million. It is estimated that each payout will be roughly $25.

To receive your portion of the settlement, go to smartphoneperformancesettlement. com/submit-claim.php and follow the instructions provided. Your phone's serial number is the best way to register, but you can use your Apple ID to find an old device if you no longer have the phone. The deadline to submit a claim is October 6, 2020. The court will hold a final hearing on December 4 to decide whether to approve the settlement. Payments will be made after that. If you wish to reject the settlement and sue Apple on your own, the deadline to exclude yourself is also October 6.

If you are involved in this class-action and have questions about how to proceed, contact our office and we will be happy to help.

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