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Safety and Injury Prevention

Explore CHKD’s Safety and Injury Prevention resources, offering expert guidance to help families reduce risks and keep children safe at home, at play, and in everyday environments.

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  1. Bike Safety

    Learn essential bike safety tips for kids, including helmet use, proper bike fit, and road safety guidance to help prevent injuries and keep children safe.

  2. Cast Care at Home

    To keep your child's cast from breaking down and to keep the skin under the cast from becoming infected, follow this guide.

  3. Hand Hygiene

    Learn proper hand hygiene steps, including handwashing and sanitizer use, to help prevent illness and reduce the spread of germs.

  4. Helmet Safety

    What to look for, and what to avoid, when picking out your child’s helmet.

  5. Home Safety Guidelines

    At CHKD, we’re committed to helping families stay safe. This guide for parents is full of helpful information to keep your home safe for everyone.

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Injury Prevention Program

Prevention is the Best Medicine

Prevent injury and keep your family safe with trusted guidance from CHKD on topics like bike and water safety, safe sleep, burn prevention, medication storage, and more.

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Emergency Care

CHKD's Emergency Center is home to the first and only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in Hampton Roads, offering the highest level of care available to trauma patients under the age of 15. Our comprehensive team of pediatric emergency medicine specialists are ready to care for the unique needs of children 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Disclaimer: This information is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your child's physician. The content provided on this page is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your child's physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.