Fast Facts

Did You Know

• Injuries are the leading cause of death for ages 1 to 44 years.
• Injuries are not accidents.   They are predictable and preventable!
• More than 400 injured children are admitted to the hospital each year for care at the Pediatric Trauma Center at The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

What You Can Do

• Motor vehicle trauma is the leading cause of injury and death.
• Four out of five car seats are not installed correctly or are on recall.  Call 531-SAFE for a car seat check location.
• Make sure children are buckled up to prevent serious injury.
• The back seat is the safest place for children.

Bike Safety

• Helmets reduce the risk of head injury by 85%.
• Anyone who rides a bike needs a helmet.
• Children must be taught the rules of the road.

Fires/Burns

• Check smoke detector batteries regularly.
• Store matches and lighters out of the reach of young children,
• Prevent scald burns by setting water heater temperatures below 120 degrees.

Drowning

• Do not leave children unattended in a bath tub or home pool, even for a minute.