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Barefoot safety tips from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Posted: May 16th 2008 4:30PM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: General Health, Healthy Kids

There are few feelings that can compare with walking barefoot through the grass on a warm, summer day. I don't know about you, but as a kid I shunned shoes as much as possible -- as a matter of fact, I'm still barefoot a good deal of the time.

While it's fun to go around barefoot, it can also be dangerous. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons has released a series of barefoot safety tips that any sandal shunner should take the time to read. Check out our gallery for all the tips (and explanations, so you can sound wicked smart when you tell your barefoot friends what to do!).

Gallery: Barefoot Safety Tips from the ACFAS

Tip: See a foot and ankle surgeon within 24 hours for a puncture wound.

Tip: Make sure you've been vaccinated against tetanus. Experts recommend teens and adults get a booster shot every 10 years.

Tip: Apply sunscreen to the tops and bottoms of your feet.

Tip: Inspect your feet and your children's feet on a routine basis for skin problems such as warts, calluses, ingrown toenails a

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