A Parent's Guide to Sports Injury Prevention 
Kids who play sports will get hurt – that’s a fact. Learn how parents and coaches can help protect kids’ joints, reducing the risk of injury and cutting the chance of developing osteoarthritis later.... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
A Tool Kit to Prevent Senior Falls: Falls and Hip Fractures Among Older Adults
This page provides statistics on falls and hip fractures among older adults.... Details >
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
A teenager who is active in sports and starts to feel a dull, aching pain behind the kneecap (patella) on either or both legs may need to adjust his or her training routine. Chronic pain in the front ... Details >
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
American Indian and Alaska Native Child Health: Injury Prevention Program Toolbox
This page lists various resources on injury prevention for American Indians and Alaska Natives.... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
American Indian and Alaskan Native Death
These data are from the National Center for Health Statistics, CDC, and include all American Indians and Alaskan Natives residing in the United States. For the 10 Leading Causes of Injury Death.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Burn Injuries: Prepare, Prevent, Respond
Fire kills for than 600 children ages 14 and under each year and injures about 3,400 more; nearly 50 percent of children who are injured are under the age of 5. Shriners Hospitals for Children and the... Details >
Shriners Hospitals for Children |
Care of Casts and Splints
Splints and casts support and protect injured bones and soft tissue, reducing pain, swelling, and muscle spasm. Your doctor will decide which type of support will be best for you.
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
Cat and Dog Bites
This fact sheet answers commonly-asked questions regarding dog and cat bites. First aid procedures, what to expect if your doctor has to treat a dog or cat bite, and prevention strategies are among t... Details >
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention: A Guide for Parents with Ideas for Kids
This fact sheet is written to educate parents about the risks of injury to children who play sports and what to do to prevent a sport-related injury. The document discusses some of the most popular sp... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Consumer Product Safety Commission Publications
Also available in: Spanish
View and order CPSC publications on a wide variety of consumer safety issues.... Details >
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
Dental Emergencies and Injuries
There are a number of simple precautions you can take to avoid accident and injury to your teeth. Accidents do happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and... Details >
American Dental Association |
Emergency Wound Care After a Natural Disaster
Also available in: Spanish
The risk for injury during and after a hurricane and other natural disasters is high. Prompt first aid can help heal small wounds and prevent infection. Tetanus is a potential health threat for person... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Facts and Prevention Tips - ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation
This page provides access to informational facts from the ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation that offer safety tips for children and adults. Topics include traumatic brain injury, firear... Details >
THINK FIRST Foundation |
Fall Prevention
Also available in: Chinese-Simplified Chinese-Traditional
Falls are one of the main disabling conditions of the elderly. One of the important consequences of falls is fracture which may have significant impact on elder's functioning, independence and quality... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
Fire Deaths and Injuries
This page provides statistics information on Fire death and injuries in the U.S.... Details >
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
First Aid for Electrical Accidents
This online fact sheet provides step-by-step instructions for the first aid treatment of victims of electrical shock and electrical burn accidents.... Details >
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Growth Plate Fractures
The bones of children and adults share many of the same risks for injury. However, a child's bones are also subject to a unique injury called a growth plate fracture. Growth plate fractures often requ... Details >
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
Head Injury
Also available in: Hmong
A head injury is a blow or trauma to the head.... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
Hot Water Burns
This fact sheet reviews treatment for minor and severe burns as well as prevention. The fact sheet also looks at causes of hot water burns and discusses testing the water heater's temperature.... Details >
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
How to Be Safe In and Around the Water
Also available in: Korean Vietnamese
How to be safe In and around the water, always watch your children.... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
IHS Native American Kids Page
This web site features links to Native American legends and stories, safety tips, cultural and health information to bring important messages to Native American children. ... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Indian Health Service Injury Prevention Program Home Page
The IHS Injury Prevention Program focus is on decreasing the incidence of severe injuries and death as a result of injuries in the American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Primary emphasis is di... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Injuries Among Children and Adolescentes
This page provides a directory of links to more information about the types of injury and violence that pose the greatest threat to American youth.
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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Injuries Among Native Americans
This page provides statistics on injuries among native americans.... Details >
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Injuries and Mass Casualty Events: Information for the Public
If you are injured or think you are injured, seek medical attention right away. Injuries that occur during a mass casualty event are at high risk for infection and other long lasting health effects. T... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Injury Control Resource Information Network
Links to web sites and other online resources dealing with injury research and control activities -- includes federal agencies, databases, education and training, conferences, and other injury-specifi... Details >
Center for Injury Research & Control |
Injury Fact Book
This fact book provides statistics on injuries of all kinds in the United States.... Details >
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Injury Prevention Web
Links to agencies and organizations working to prevent injuries. Information available include injury data for all U.S. states, links to government and non-profit injury prevention sites worldwide, su... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
Injury Publications from the CDC.
CDC's Injury Center publications are designed for professional health practitioners, researchers, and consumers.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Injury Topics and Fact Sheets
These are links to fact sheets on unintentional injuries and violence from the CDC.... Details >
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Injury-Related Web Sites
This page links to an alphabetical list Web sites that address injury-related subjects, including child safety, child abuse, suicide, and violence. Links to organizations found at this site are provid... Details >
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Is Your Child Ready for a Seatbelt? Think Again!
Also available in: Chinese-Simplified Khmer/Cambodian Korean Vietnamese
Children need to sit in a booster seat until the seat belt fits properly.... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
Journal of Whiplash & Related Disorders
The Journal of Whiplash & Related Disorders focuses on the newest treatment options for this widely misunderstood and frequently mistreated condition and delivers up-to-date information on the subject... Details >
Commercial Entity--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
Keeping Kids Safe From Home Falls
A home may represent a haven of safety and security. But for young children, it can be also a minefield of potentially dangerous falls. This brochure offers tips to help make your home free of fall ha... Details >
National Safety Council |
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program compensates individuals or families injured by childhood vaccines. This site provides an outline of applicable vaccines and injuries; reviews the proc... Details >
Healthcare Systems Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration |
Native American Injury Mortality Atlas - Prevention Implications and Priorities
Despite decreases in Native American child and youth death rates for motor vehicle crashes, pedestrian events, drowning, and fire, the disparity in injury rates between Native Americans and whites per... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Playground Safety
Each year more than 200,000 children visit hospital emergency rooms because of playground injuries. Many playground injuries can be prevented. Use this guide to examine your children's playground so t... Details >
National Safety Council |
Prevent Injury After a Natural Disaster
During a natural disaster and its aftermath, there are some basic facts to remember that will help protect one’s personal safety. This fact sheet discusses how to prevent injury after a natural disast... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Prevention and Treatment of Burns - Miscellaneous Causes
This fact sheet provides suggestions for preventing accidental burns in the kitchen and other areas in the home.... Details >
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Publications of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This page lists entry points for publications from the CDC by major centers and offices, including the National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Questions and Answers About Growth Plate Injuries
This fact sheet presents general information about growth plate injuries. It describes what the growth plate is, how injuries occur, and how they are treated. A list of resources is offered for reader... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Red Cross Health and Safety Services: Living Well/Living Safely
This web site presents links to health and safety services information along with an alphabetical glossary of health and safety tips and suggestions that covers a wide range of topics, from bicycle an... Details >
American Red Cross, National Headquarters |
Research Grants and Funding Opportunities - National Center for Injury Prevention and Control/CDC
Visit this site for a list of injury prevention programs and projects currently funded by the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Some include head and spinal cord injury, vehicular/o... Details >
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Risk Factors for Chronic Disease and Injury Vary Greatly by Region and Sex Among American Indians and Alaskan Natives
American Indians and Alaska Natives may be at greater health risk from smoking-related illnesses, diabetes, or motor vehicle injuries depending on where they live and whether they're male or female, a... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Risk Watch
Risk Watch is the first comprehensive injury prevention program designed for use in classrooms. Linking teachers with community safety experts and parents, ... Details >
National Fire Protection Association |
Safety Devices Help Prevent Deaths and Injuries
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that consumers purchase and use safety devices to help prevent deaths and injuries associated with hazards in or around the home. Safety devices ... Details >
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
School Health Guidelines to Prevent Unintentional Injuries and Violence
Students have the right to learn in a safe and protective school environment. These guidelines were designed to help education agencies and schools promote safety and make schools safe places for stud... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
School Health Index (SHI): A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide
The School Health Index (SHI) is a self-assessment and planning guide that enables schools to identify the strengths and weaknesses of their school health promotion policies and programs; develop an a... Details >
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Sprained Ankle
Also available in: Spanish
A sprained ankle means one or more ligaments on the outside of your ankle were stretched or torn. If it is not treated properly, you could have long-term problems.
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow is a degenerative condition of the tendon fibers responsible for anchoring the muscles that extend or lift the wrist and hand. Patients often complain of severe, burning pain on the outs... Details >
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
The NFPA Center for High-Risk Outreach
The NFPA Center for High-Risk Outreach was created in 1995 with a mission to reduce deaths and injuries from fires and burns among high-risk populations: the very young, older adults, and the impoveri... Details >
National Fire Protection Association |
Think Safe Be Safe: Safe Steps to Reduce Falls
Millions of Americans are only a step away from becoming victims of the leading cause of unintentional home injuries - falls. In an effort to reduce injuries among people of all ages, the Home Safety ... Details >
Home Safety Council |
Trauma Links - American Trauma Society
This page provides links to trauma resources, including associations, databases, government agencies, journals and publications, programs, and research.... Details >
American Trauma Society |
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
This site provides details for reporting adverse events which may be associated with vaccines, and discusses the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. VAERS is a joint program of the Centers for Dise... Details >
Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
What Are Growth Plate Injuries?
Also available in: Spanish
This fact sheet contains general information about growth plate injuries. It describes what growth plates are, who gets injuries, what causes them, how they are treated, and more.
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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |