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Child Safety, Injury Prevention and Treatment
Questions about child safety and injury prevention, as well as treatment for minor injuries.
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Can a forward facing child ride in a carseat in the front, if there are no airbags?
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AAP: Statement on In-Line Skating Injuries (Rollerblades) 4/1998
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AAP: Statement on Skateboard and Scooter Injuries 3/2002
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AAP: Trampolines at Home, School, and Recreational Centers
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Trampoline Injuries- Pediatrics, May 1999
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AAP: Risk of Injury From Baseball and Softball
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AAP: Strength Training by Children and Adolescents
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AAP Statement: Fireworks-Related Injuries to Children
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NC passes Bike Helmet Law for Under 16 Riders
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If a mercury thermometer breaks in your home...
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How can mercury harm children?
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Mercury: What fish should children and pregnant women avoid?
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Regional Poison Control Center
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NC Child Restraint Laws
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Sledding Safety
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Hot water safety
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Water Safety
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Protecting Eyes from Injuries
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Preventing Sunburns
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Lawnmower Safety
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Protect your child from fire
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Injuries from falls
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Preventing Choking
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My child reacts severely to insect bites; what can I do?
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I have concerns about spider bites
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Regardless of the law, what is RECOMMENDED for seat belt use?
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What is the NC Child Seat Belt Law?
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IF YOU WANT TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE HAZARD-FREE
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Have a safe summer.(safety tips for parents)
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Summer Safety Tips.(for pool, travel, playground, sun, bug, and dog, safety)
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Is the chlorinated water in pools safe for infants?
32.
My daughter recently ate some raw cookie dough
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What do I do if my child is choking on something?
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My car has an airbag
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Should I get a walker for my baby?
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An ounce of prevention...
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What strength SPF is best for long exposure to the sun?
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What should I do if my child eats something poisonous?
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12 Things Parents Can Do About School Violence
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Where Shooters Get Their Guns
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Poisoning Prevention
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Preventing Eye Injuries
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AAP: Statemement on Skateboard Injuries
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AAP: Statement on Car Seat Selection
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AAP: Statement on Ride-On Mower Injuries
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AAP: Statement on Infant Walker Injuries
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AAP: Statement on Children in Pickup Trucks
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AAP: Statement on Children and Fireworks
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AAP: Statement on Children Riding 2,3, and 4 Wheeled Vehicles
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AAP: CHILDHOOD INJURY: IT'S NO ACCIDENT
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AAP: PREVENTING FIREARM INJURY
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James L Horwitz, MD
David C. Thomas, MD
Barbara Lindberg, PNP