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Injury Prevention Information & Safety Tips
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Safety & Injury Prevention

The Emergency Department and Trauma Center at Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland are here to help if your child is injured-but we'd rather help prevent the injury in the first place. Through its Safety and Child Health Advocacy efforts, Children's Hospital seeks to eliminate unintentional childhood injuries and keep children safe and healthy.

It's estimated that 90 percent of accidental injuries can be avoided. Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death among children 14 years of age or younger. Each year, more than 5,600 children in this age range die in the United States, and more than 120,000 become disabled from unintentional injuries.

Kohl's Injury Prevention Program

In partnership with Kohl’s Cares, the Children's Hospital Kohl’s Injury Prevention Program provides safety education for patients, children, and families.

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	Keeping Safe from Injury (PDF) Injury prevention information, emergency preparedness tips, safe transportation options for children. Available in Spanish.
	For Children with Special Needs: Keeping Safe from Injury (PDF) Injury prevention information, emergency preparedness tips, safe transportation options for children with special needs, and online resources. Available in Spanish. Read More>>
	A Starter Kit For Children With Special Needs A comprehensive publication designed to help parents of severely injured children, or parents of children diagnosed with an illness affecting their development. Read More>>
	Emergency Preparedness Information Form Use this medical information form to be ready if your child needs to visit a medical professional. Download PDF >>
	Keep Your Kids Safe In & Around Cars Important safety tips to protect children in and around cars. At least 50 children are backed over in driveways and parking lots in the US each week. Available in Spanish. Read More >>
	Special Needs Car Seat Loaner Program Program offers help if your child will be in a spica cast following orthopedic surgery and needs a car seat. Read More>>
	Injury Prevention Resources for Health Professionals (PDF) Download PDF >>