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Child injuries are predictable and preventable events. Everyone, including parents, health care providers, teachers, and neighbors, can take steps to prevent injury where children live, learn, and play. Visit the pages below to learn how you can help prevent child injuries and save lives.

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Bike, ATVs, Skateboarding, and E-Scooters Safety

Bike Safety

Keeping Baby/Child Safe on a Bike

Helmets

ATVs: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/ATV-Safety-Rules.aspx

Skateboarding and In-Line Skating: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Skateboard-Safety.aspx

E-Scooters: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/E-Scooters.aspx

Burns and Scalds

Microwave Safety: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Microwave-Safety.aspx

Fireplace Safety: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Fireplace-Safety_Tips.aspx

Home Fire Safety: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/all-around/Pages/Fire-Safety.aspx

First Aid for Burns: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/all-around/Pages/First-Aid-For-Burns.aspx

4th of July: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/stay-safe-this-4th-of-july.aspx

Car Seat Safety

Choking and Strangulation

Concussion and Sport Safety

Heads up Training: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/index.html

National Federation of Hight Schools Training: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/concussion-in-sports-2

Helmet Information: https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/349 WhichHelmetBrochure_5-13-22_WEB_508_0.pdf?VersionId=ugCUjMcQ5AAwOtgdO2UkkC8nCfGRRMwW

Outdoor Play and Safety for Children: https://www.cdc.gov/earlycare/resources/outdoor-play-and-safety.html

Playground Safety: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/playground-safety

Trampolines: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Trampolines-What-You-Need-to-Know.aspx

Zip Lining: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Zip-Line-Safety-Tips.aspx

Falls, Furniture, and Window Safety

High Chair Safety: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/High-Chair-Safety-Tips.aspx

Changing Table Safety: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Changing-Table-Safety.aspx

Anchoring Furniture: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Preventing-Furniture-and-TV-Tip-Overs.aspx

Window Safety: https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/child-safety/window-safety

Firearm Safety

Poisoning

National Poison Control: https://www.poison.org/

HRSA Prevention: https://poisonhelp.hrsa.gov/what-you-can-do/prevention-tips

CDC Lead Poisoning Program: https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/default.htm

Childproofing Your Home for Poisons: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Childproofing-Your-Home.aspx

Laundry Room: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Laundry-Room-and-Detergent-Safety.aspx

Carbon Monoxide (CO): https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/all-around/Pages/How-to-Prevent-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning.aspx

Pesticides & Herbicides: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/all-around/Pages/Pesticides-Herbicides-and-Children.aspx

Poison Prevention: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/all-around/Pages/Poison-Prevention.aspx

Sleep Safety

Toy Safety

Toy Safety

Toy Box Safety: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Toy-Box-Safety.aspx

Children with special needs: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Toy-Buying-Tips-for-Children-with-Special-Needs.aspx

Walking and School Routes

Water Safety

Water Parks: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Water-Park-Safety.aspx

Water Safety: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/5-Water-Safety-Tips-for-Kids-of-all-Ages.aspx

Drowning Prevention for Toddlers: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Water-Safety-And-Young-Children.aspx

Life Jackets and Preservers: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/life-jackets-and-life-preservers.aspx

Pool Dangers and Drowning Prevention: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Pool-

Dangers-Drowning-Prevention-When-Not-Swimming-Time.aspx

Swim Lessons: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Swim-Lessons.aspx

water safety

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