Topic Index - Safety and Injury Prevention
Detailed information on safety and injury prevention of children
Detailed information on safety and injury prevention of children
Children are at higher risk for pedestrian injury and death because they often don't understand traffic rules or the danger that vehicles pose. In addition, parents and caregivers often overestimate a child's traffic skills. Read on to learn how to keep your child safe.
Detailed information on motor vehicle safety, including installing and using child safety seats and booster seats
Detailed information on safety and injury prevention of children
Detailed information on firearm safety and preventing injuries and death in children
Detailed information on fire safety and burns and preventing injuries and death in children
Children are at increased risk for serious fire and burn injuries and death because they have thinner skin than adults. This results in burns at lower temperatures.
Detailed information on falls and preventing injuries and death in children
Falls are the most common cause of injury visits to the emergency room for young children. Falls cause more open wounds, fractures, and brain injuries than any other cause. Read on to learn about safety steps you can take to prevent a fall for your child.
Infants and children under age 4 are particularly at risk for choking on food or small objects because their upper airways are smaller, and they tend to explore things with their mouths.