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Sports and Recreation

Different sports and recreation activities have their own specific injury risks. These tips will help keep you safe before you play.

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Portable Pool Safety

During the summer in the U.S., a child drowns every 5 days in a portable pool. By taking a few precautions, parents can help children remain safe as they cool off during the summer.

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Recalled Toys

On average, more than two children’s products are recalled each week in the United States. Recalls on children’s products represent more than 40 percent of recalls in the U.S.

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Smoke Alarms

Working smoke alarms are essential for preventing injuries and deaths caused by house fires. By giving you more time to escape, smoke alarms can cut your risk of dying in a house fire by nearly half.

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Snow Shoveling

Each year, snow shoveling leads to approximately 100 deaths and 11,500 injuries and medical emergencies that require treatment in an emergency department.

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Staying Home Alone

All parents will someday ask themselves if their child is ready to stay home alone. Before leaving your child home alone, make sure they are ready and set rules to keep them safe.

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Bicycle Helmets

Riding bicycles is a great way for families to have fun and spend time outside. However, riding a bicycle can also be dangerous. Many serious injuries can be prevented by wearing a helmet.

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Bicycle Safety

Every year in the US, thousands of children are treated for bicycle-related injuries. Many of these injuries can be prevented if children follow bicycle safety rules and wear helmets. 

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New Study Finds a Child Treated in a U.S. Emergency Department Every 3 minutes for a Toy-Related Injury

‘Tis the season for toys. Children are writing lists full of them, and parents are standing in lines (or tapping on computers) trying to find them. Playing with toys this season or any other is an important way for children to develop, learn, and explore.