The weather was beautiful that weekend, with temperatures just right for opening up the windows and enjoying a breeze.

I was inside doing what I love: working a shift as a pediatric emergency physician. My training and experience had prepared me for almost anything, but I was taken aback when not one, but two of the young patients I treated that afternoon had fallen out of windows.

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Safe Kids remains committed to childhood injury prevention throughout Covid-19 pandemic. 

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Learn the safest methods for getting rid of your old or unwanted medicine. 

Injured teen illustrates the need for concussion safety

This month the Brain Injury Association of America will mark Brain Injury Awareness Month.

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Parents, learn how to find child safety laws in your state.

A young boy seating in his booster seat.

Learn when it is time to advance your child to a booster seat.

One mom is raising awareness about the dangers of gas fireplaces by sharing the tragic story of how her 11-month-old daughter burned her hands.  

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Before the big game, take time for National TV Safety Day. 

One of the best ways for parents to keep kids safe is to pay attention to news about product recalls. At Safe Kids, we try to make it easy for you. In case you missed them, here are the top 4 recall stories of 2019 and 3 tips on how to make sure the products you buy for your kids are safe.

Planning And Practicing Home Fire Drills

A Safe Kids coordinator shares a story of how a fire alarm saved a family. 

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Understanding misconceptions around railroad-related behavior will help you stay safe around trains and railroad tracks. 

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