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Mashup Score: 6Stop calling them "accidents" - 2 year(s) ago
From car crashes to environmental spills to workplace injuries, author Jessie Singer encourages us to reconsider the word “accident.”
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Mashup Score: 0Bechtel Receives Leffell Prize for Clinical Excellence - 2 year(s) ago
Kirsten Bechtel, MD, professor of pediatrics (emergency medicine) and of emergency medicine, has earned a national reputation for her work in infant mortality
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Through this program she provides community outreach in the New Haven area and performs timely and relevant research in the realm of injury prevention, from car seats to firearm safety. #BeInjuryFree https://t.co/83AWfLSYiU
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More recently, Dr. Bechtel has partnered with the Injury Free Coalition for Kids as principal investigator for its New Haven site. https://t.co/83AWfLSYiU
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Mashup Score: 21AAP-AACAP-CHA Declaration of a National Emergency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health - 2 year(s) ago
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) are joining together to declare a National State of Emergency in Children’s Mental Health. The challenges facing children and adolescents are so widespread that we call on policymakers at all levels of government and advocates for children and adolescents to join us in this declaration and…
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A6. In response to a growing mental health crisis, the American Academy of Pediatrics, with partner groups, declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health. https://t.co/gNpv7lk65e #BeInjuryFree #InjuryPreventionDay https://t.co/7PFHRcih0h
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Mashup Score: 17How To Get Your Child To Wear a Bicycle Helmet - 2 year(s) ago
Establish the helmet habit early. Have your children wear helmets as soon as they start to ride tricycles and if they are a passenger on the back of an adult’s bike.
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A9. When it comes to bicycle safety, establishing helmet habits early is key. More tips for parents to keep their kids safe when riding: https://t.co/FOuaryT44q #BeInjuryFree #InjuryPreventionDay https://t.co/cSem9Jxje5
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Mashup Score: 7Car Seats: Information for Families - 2 year(s) ago
One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is keeping your child safe when riding in a vehicle. The following information from the AAP offers guidance on choosing the most appropriate car seat for your child.
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A1. Each year, thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. Proper use of car safety seats helps keep children safe. More on how to #BeInjuryFree, including a car seat guide, here: https://t.co/NAhMazJaJO https://t.co/pJqudleXVf
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Mashup Score: 31Guns in the Home - 2 year(s) ago
Did you know that roughly a third of U.S. homes with children have guns? In fact, nearly 2 million children live with unlocked, loaded guns. Parents may not realize what a serious injury risk a gun in the home is, especially for children.
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A2. If there are guns in the home where children live, properly storing them is a key way to help keep children safe. Learn more from @healthychildren: https://t.co/9B2Vy7JpQl #BeInjuryFree #InjuryPreventionDay https://t.co/UKhPQpUYWi https://t.co/afXjCA3TeU
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Mashup Score: 14Drowning Prevention Campaign Toolkit - 2 year(s) ago
Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death among children aged 1-4, and the second-leading cause of death among teens. Help lower these rates by sharing these resources with parents and caregivers, on social media and in your communities.
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A3. Drowning is the #1 cause of death among children ages 1-4. Pediatricians encourage layers of protection when it comes to children and water, including designating an adult as water watcher and fencing household pools. More in our toolkit:https://t.co/fyY4KYh0jS #BeInjuryFree https://t.co/FIjwNlEc8L https://t.co/WjnFwFRJZy
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Mashup Score: 21How to Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe: AAP Policy Explained - 2 year(s) ago
In an effort to reduce the risk of all sleep-related infant deaths, the AAP highlights new evidence that supports skin-to-skin care for newborn infants; addresses the use of bedside and in-bed sleepers; and adds to recommendations on how to create a safe sleep environment.
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A4. When it comes to infant sleep, placing a baby on their back, on a flat surface, with no soft bedding or blankets, makes a big difference. Learn more: https://t.co/5cg4CKC3Yc #BeInjuryFree #InjuryPreventionDay https://t.co/ZVR22idowK
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Mashup Score: 4How Small Batteries Can Become Dangerous to Children - 2 year(s) ago
Thousands of children are treated in emergency rooms each year after ingesting button or lithium coin batteries. As more homes use small electronics, the risk of these batteries getting into the hands of curious and crawling infants and young children increases. Learn how to help protect children from devastating injuries ingested button batteries can cause.
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A5. Button or lithium coin batteries can cause injury or even death if curious young children swallow them. AAP and @healthychildren offer resources and information for parents here: https://t.co/HK1FN7cYfj #BeInjuryFree #InjuryPreventionDay https://t.co/3WSJ5fDDBx
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Mashup Score: 2Purple Light Project - 2 year(s) ago
Why Make A Gift?
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Support the work of amazing families like Maisie’s https://t.co/6K6TvqcuDL #BeInjuryFree https://t.co/KmwOPxp1YI
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RT @WJPomerantzMD: Love this! Stop calling them “accidents” https://t.co/8z0ArJQyXZ via @voxdotcom @InjuryFreeKids #BeInjuryFree