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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. Medication Safety and Storage

    Safe storage of medicine and vitamins is one of the most important methods of poison prevention.

  2. Never Shake a Baby

    Many people don’t realize that shaking a baby can cause more damage than hitting their head on a hard surface.

  3. Opioid Medication: What You Need to Know

    Opioid medications may be used for pain relief after certain injuries, surgery, and some chronic health conditions.

  4. Poisoning

    Most childhood deaths caused by poisoning are from drugs, household chemicals, and toxic fumes. Here's what parents need to know.

  5. Pressure Injury Prevention

    A sore caused by pressure for a long time on a certain spot or area of skin is called a pressure injury.

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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.