Category: Injury Prevention

The advent of mobile phones and texting/messaging/email has brought to light distracted driving. However, distractions did exist before cell phones but the rates and effects have increased dramatically over the last few years. In fact, distracted driving is thought to Read More …

Tragically children have died or been seriously  injured  by pulling or toppling furniture over themselves. This article offers  furniture safety tips in a child’s bedroom and throughout the home. As a general rule, all furniture including cribs, changing tables, playpens, Read More …

Aside for moving motor vehicle accidents and crashes, cars pose many threats to children.  In fact, there are many other ways that children can get hurt by automobiles and related products. Here are some of these dangers, adapted from KidandCars.org: Read More …

During my years working in childhood asthma, I was struck by the number of kids who reported that their parents or guardians smoked at home. So my personal feeling from this experience was that there is a link between asthma Read More …

Animals such as cows, goats, sheep, horses, rabbits, pigs, and poultry in petting zoos and on open farms can spread infections to people. Young children are particularly susceptible to these infections.  To protect you and your young children when visiting Read More …

Before taking your newborn home from the hospital, make sure you already have a government-approved infant car seat professionally (properly) installed in your car. The car seat should be placed so that the infant is facing backwards. All infants and Read More …

It is important to operate ATV’s safety, particularly for children and youth. Below are some ATV-related facts compiled and adapted from Safe Kids Canada and the Canadian Pediatric Society. The facts about ATV related injuries: All-terrain vehicles (ATV) can weigh up to six Read More …

It is important to be prepared for emergencies that can occur at anytime and can take many shapes or forms. For the near future, experts are predicting very unstable and extreme weather as a result of global warming. So it Read More …

Food poisoning also referred to as food borne illness, is very common an indeed is preventable. Basic food safety habits that will go a long way in preventing your family from getting food borne illness. As you prepare your children’s Read More …

In Canada, every 12 minutes, someone in Canada loses their eyesight, 75% of this loss is preventable.  Every year, 720,000 people seek medical attention for an eye injury. In Ontario, nearly 3,000 people sustain work-related eye injuries. So the approach Read More …