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Medicine: Proper Disposal

Dispose of various medications correctly with help from these instructions. 

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Medicine: How to Give by Mouth

Here are some suggestions and safety tips that may make giving medicine easier for both you and your child.

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Nursery Safety

The most important job for parents is to keep their child safe from harm. Because newborns will spend most of their time sleeping, parents need to make sure the nursery is a safe place. 

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Bike Sharing and Scooter Rentals: Why Children (and Adults) Need to Bring Their Own Helmets

Neighborhood bike-sharing and scooter rental programs have taken off this summer and as safety experts. While helmet use laws vary between states and cities, it’s a universal safety concern. Here's why people of all ages need to wear a helmet on every ride.

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Skateboarding

Skateboarding can be a fun and competitive activity. However, an estimated 64,500 kids age 5-19 are treated in U.S. emergency departments for skateboard-related injuries each year. 

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New Study Finds Skateboarding Sent About 176 Youth to U.S. EDs Every Day

Skateboarding is a popular recreational sport and participation has increased the last several decades, faster than any other sport or recreation activity between 1998 and 2007.* With growing participation, has come an increasing rate of injuries from skateboarding.

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Use Your Head: Choosing and Fitting Your Child's Bike Helmet

While state and city laws enforcing helmet use vary, safety guidelines are universal: everyone on a bike of any type needs to wear a helmet on every ride. Learn how to choose the right helmet and fit it properly.

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New National Study Finds Mountain Bike-Related Injuries Down 56 Percent

Mountain biking, also known as off-road biking, is a great way to stay physically active while enjoying nature and exploring the outdoors. The good news is that mountain biking-related injuries have decreased.