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ummer vacation! As the school year comes to an end, your children’s thoughts are probably turning to the long days of fun and play in the sunshine. For parents, though, it is as important a time as ever to safeguard your children. During the months between May and August, the majority of childhood injuries occur. Childhood injury Childhood injuries are serious. Each year, one out of every four children, or more than 14 million children age 14 and under, sustain injuries that are serious enough to require medical attention. Yet, it is estimated that as many as 90 percent of unintentional injuries can be prevented. In many cases, reducing injury simply means wearing a bicycle helmet while cycling and always buckling up when traveling by car. Using precautions and changing your environment can prevent many injuries. Information leads to safety Being well-informed is one of the best tools you can use to keep your child safe and free of injury. The National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions considers childhood safety a priority and maintains information on its Web site to help inform parents. Go to www.childrenshospitals.net to learn more about childhood safety. From topics about bicycle safety and child safety seats to pool safety and poison centers, the site offers useful information. You can learn more about community safety programs offered by your children’s hospital by visiting hospital profiles on www.childrenshospitals.net. The hospital profiles allow you to link directly to your local children’s hospital Web site for more information. Taking care of your children and looking out for their safety is one of the greatest challenges you face as a parent. You can reduce the chance of injury by remaining informed. Children’s hospitals offer information and community outreach to help you and your children enjoy the glorious days of summer. To learn more
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