04/24/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/24/2024 09:16
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By: Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA
"Trauma season" - that's how emergency medicine providers and injury prevention experts often refer to the months of May through August. That's because of the dramatic increase in the number of children injured during the warm spring and summer months.
Favorite summer activities like barbecues, parties and other social activities each present their own unique risks.
Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA, the director of Connecticut Children's Injury Prevention Center, joins the Growing Healthy blog with top tips for parents and caregivers.
Save your spot online, call ahead, or just walk in.
Supervision is key to keeping children healthy, injury-free, and safe.
Here are easy tips to keep in mind.
Following these safety tips will help you enjoy the summer with your family in a safe and responsible way.