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Remember to remove all ice and snow from your vehicle before driving
Remember to remove all ice and snow from your vehicle before driving, especially from the hood, windows and roof. It’s the law in New Jersey!
There are many myths surrounding concussions and youth sports
Winter brings many outdoor activities for children to enjoy with the snow and on the ice. Unfortunately, sledding, skiing, snowboarding, and skating result in thousands of injuries to children each year. The good news is that many of these injuries can be prevented.
Fond memories—and a few regrets
Safe Kids' Gary Karton hit the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to ask people about their greatest childhood sports memory, and whether they were injured playing the game.
Here’s a lot for parents to think about in keeping kids safe around the home. Furniture and TVs need to be strapped to the walls, pot handles need to be turned away from the edge while cooking and cleaners under sinks need to be locked up and kept out of sight and reach. But what about what’s happening in the laundry room? More and more families are using liquid laundry packets instead of detergent, and those packets pose a serious risk to children.
Falls affect us all—whether personally or someone we love or care about. Every second of every day an older adult falls. In 2014 alone, more than one in four older adults reported falling and more than 27,000 older adults died as a result of falls—that’s 74 older adults every day. There are simple steps you can take to prevent falls and decrease falls risks. CDC has developed the STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) initiative which includes educational materials and tools to improve fall prevention.
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