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Model School Zones
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Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2012 at 1:48 pm By:
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At the one year anniversary of the launch of the Decade of Action for Road Safety, we want to share the progress... http://t.co/mCsx45RE
Bike to School Day
safekids.org — “The first ever bike to school day takes place on May 9, 2012 as part of National Bike Month. Local events across the U.S. will encourage children to safely bicycle or walk to school” View full resource at safekids.org
Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2012 at 4:56 pm By:
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Fact: More than one-fifth of all #bicyclist deaths occur among #school age youth ages 5 to 15 http://t.co/DXhMiNwP
The Devastation of Concussion, Even With Recovery
safekids.org — “The Devastation of Concussion, Even With Recovery” View full resource at safekids.org
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2012 at 7:35 pm By:
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How does a parent prepare for a #concussion that will keep their child in & out of school for 8 months? http://t.co/PrrlbcF3 #sports
#Concussions are serious, but sometimes are hard to recognize when they happen. Find out more http://t.co/3hZHv3jj #sports #SportsSafety
safekids.org — “#Concussions are serious, but sometimes are hard to recognize when they happen. Find out more http://t.co/3hZHv3jj #sports #SportsSafety” View full resource at safekids.org
Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2012 at 7:01 pm By:
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#Concussions are serious, but sometimes are hard to recognize when they happen. Find out more http://t.co/3hZHv3jj #sports #SportsSafety
Find a Safety Event
safekids.org — “Safe Kids USA a nonprofit organization solely dedicated to eliminating preventable childhood injuries, the leading cause of death and disability to children ages 1 to 14. Safe Kids USA has 600 grassroots coalitions across the United States dedicated to educating families and implementing programs on child passenger safety, home safety, water safety, bike safety, fire prevention and more.” View full resource at safekids.org
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2012 at 4:59 pm By:
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@SportsSafety @DrDavidGeier Youth sports safety clinics can teach coaches & parents about concussion safety: http://t.co/Cp1vDfX0
Help us educate parents & caregivers on #sports injury prevention in young #athletes. Pls RT http://t.co/WORJB656 @Dadarocks @DaddyClay
safekids.org — “Help us educate parents & caregivers on #sports injury prevention in young #athletes. Pls RT http://t.co/WORJB656 @Dadarocks @DaddyClay” View full resource at safekids.org
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2012 at 12:15 pm By:
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Help us educate parents & caregivers on #sports injury prevention in young #athletes. Pls RT http://t.co/WORJB656 @Dadarocks @DaddyClay
Start Safe: Fire Safety
safekids.org — “Here you can find resources to help you prevent injuries from fires, burns and scalds.” View full resource at safekids.org
Most Recently Shared on March 28, 2012 at 2:42 pm By:
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Do you know that fire and burns are a leading cause of injury and even death for children? http://t.co/Aaw5f4Xp
Blog: Testimony of a Two-Year-Old
safekids.org — “At age two, I had been left alone for about a minute when I was discovered sitting in my parents' bedroom with a bottle of aspirin -- cap off, bottle upended, contents strewn about. (Clever girl!) But instead of the anticipated expression of delight at my amazing accomplishment, my mother’s expression was quite the opposite.” View full resource at safekids.org
Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 1:02 pm By:
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Check out a blog from Safe Kids' Martha and hear her testimony as a two-year-old getting into mischief with... http://t.co/7fe7uTKt
Find a Poison Control Center Near You
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Most Recently Shared on March 22, 2012 at 9:00 pm By:
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If you have an #emergency related to poisoning call 1-800-222-1222 or get connected w/ the poison control hotline http://t.co/dAr52pTn
Safe Dosing
safekids.org — “Medicine Safety > Safe Dosing > Overdosing is preventable! Always use the dosing device that comes with the product when giving medicine to children. > Find out what you need to know about medication safety to keep your kids safe.” View full resource at safekids.org
Most Recently Shared on March 21, 2012 at 7:33 pm By:
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Tip: Don’t take medicine or vitamins in front of kids, or involve children as helpers with dispensing medication. http://t.co/MrW9RO8y
Safe Disposal
safekids.org — “Medicine Safety > Safe Disposal > When medications are out of date or not needed anymore, it’s important to get them out and away. But how? > Find out what you need to know about medication safety to keep your kids safe.” View full resource at safekids.org
Most Recently Shared on March 21, 2012 at 6:46 pm By:
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Do you know which #medication should be flushed or not? http://t.co/dGyYJ6yq #FDA #poisonpreventionweek
Medication Safety Guide
safekids.org — “Medication Safety Guide” View full resource at safekids.org
Most Recently Shared on March 20, 2012 at 6:20 pm By:
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Did you know that each year more than 60,000 children are treated in emergency rooms because they got into... http://t.co/AThL1Jvh
New Research Reveals Medications Are the Leading Cause of Accidental Poisoning Deaths Among Children Today
safekids.org — “Today Safe Kids Worldwide released a new research report that found while the death rate among children from poisoning has been cut in half since the late 1970s, the percentage of all child poisoning deaths due to medications has nearly doubled, from 36 percent to 64 percent.” View full resource at safekids.org
Most Recently Shared on March 20, 2012 at 5:05 pm By:
Medications are leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths among kids, says @SafeKidsUSA report: http://t.co/S0VeFyUP
Our new research reveals that medications are the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths among children today! http://t.co/cW8jfjR2
safekids.org — “Our new research reveals that medications are the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths among children today! http://t.co/cW8jfjR2” View full resource at safekids.org
Most Recently Shared on March 20, 2012 at 3:16 pm By:
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Our new research reveals that medications are the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths among children today! http://t.co/cW8jfjR2
Safe Seniors
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Most Recently Shared on March 20, 2012 at 2:09 pm By:
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Did you know that up to 20% of child medication poisonings involved a grandparent’s medication? http://t.co/QwrlWLpq #poisonpreventionweek
