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Water safety for kids
May 23, 2022

Injury prevention experts highlight ABCs of water safety as summer begins

Drowning doesn’t look like the dramatic splashing or shouting that’s often depicted in movies or TV shows. It is silent.

By Jessica Pasley
December 22, 2021

Winter weather is on the way, take steps now to prepare — on and off campus

Reliable sources say winter is coming. Here are some ways to prepare.

By Kylie Avery
Advice to prevent ATV accidents
December 14, 2021

ATV injuries continue to send children to the hospital. How they can more safely ride.

Head injuries are the leading cause of death and disability in ATV-related crashes

By Jessica Pasley
December 14, 2021

Santa makes a list and checks it twice. Parents should do the same when it comes to toy safety.

Choking on small toy parts poses one of the main dangers to children

By Jessica Pasley
September 21, 2021

Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for children; how to know you’re using a car seat safely

“The misuse rate in car seats in Tennessee was almost 87% in 2020.”

By Jessica Pasley
August 11, 2021

Children and backpacks: lighten up their heavy load

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers backpack safety tips

By Jessica Pasley
July 1, 2021

Stay focused on safety this 4th of July

Fireworks can cause serious damage to hands and eyes. Here's what you can do to keep yourself, and your children, safe.
By Jessica Pasley
June 3, 2021

A teenage girl was riding on an ATV without a helmet when it flipped five times. She is lucky to be alive, and her mother has a warning for parents.

Safety experts liken helmet use to seat belt-wearing practice
By Jessica Pasley
May 26, 2021

Getting back in the pool this summer? Children’s Hospital has some tips on how to take to the water safely.

Number one lesson: drowning doesn't look like you think it does
By Jessica Pasley
February 18, 2021

Children’s Hospital urges sledding safety

Whizzing along on snow and ice is fun, but be careful
By Jessica Pasley
January 8, 2021

It’s a terrible idea to flush “flushable” wipes

Throw them in the trash. Your plumbing will thank you. So will the Medical Center's.
By Wayne Wood
December 9, 2020

As temperatures go down, the chance for injury from heaters goes up

The challenge of keeping warm might lead to the use of unsafe heating sources
By Jessica Pasley
December 9, 2020

Children’s Hospital urges caution in toy selection this holiday season

Toy shopping online presents special challenges; how to select safe gifts for children
By Jessica Pasley
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