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Welcome to Safe Kids Wisconsin
The problem: accidental childhood injury
Accidental injury is the No. 1 cause of death among children age 14 and younger in the U.S. Each year, 1 in 4 children need medical attention for an accidental injury. However, as much as 90 percent of accidental injuries can be prevented.
The solution: Safe Kids
Safe Kids Wisconsin is 1 of more than 300 grassroots
coalitions
in the U.S.,including the District of Columbia
and Puerto Rico,
that bring
together health and safety experts, educators, corporations,
foundations, governments and volunteers to educate
and
protect families.
Safe Kids Wisconsin, led by Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing accidental injury.
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News
Medication poisoning is occuring at an alarming rate in children. Learn more.
All youth coaches and athletes must receive information on concussions and head injuries. Obtain information sheets, signature forms and Learn more.
Car seat recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Learn more.
Get the latest recalls here.
Events
May 18 - Safe Kids Day! (Madison)
May 20 - Car Seat Check (Marshfield)
May 23 - Car Seat Check (Madison)
May 23 - Car Seat Check (West Bend)
May 30 - Car Seat Check (Neenah)
May 30 - Car Seat Check (South Milwaukee)
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