American Indian and Alaska Native Child Health: Injury Prevention
This page lists various resources on injury prevention for American Indians and Alaska Natives.... Details >
Indian Health Service |
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
CPSC, an independent Federal regulatory agency, helps keep American families safe in their homes by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer products. This site contains frequently updated ... Details >
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
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 |
Hot Water Burns
This fact sheet presents treatment suggestions for minor and severe burns. The fact sheet also covers preventions, causes of hot water burns, and testing the hot water heater temperature.... Details >
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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 |
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 |
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 Fact Sheets
These are links to fact sheets on unintentional injuries and violence from the CDC.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
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-Related Web Sites
Links to organizations found at this site are provided solely as a service. These links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs by the Centers for Disease Control Pre... Details >
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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 >
Office of Special Programs, Health Resources and Services Administration |
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 CDC by major centers and offices.... 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 |
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 |
Statistics About Playground Related Injuries
Public playground injuries account for approximately 70% of all playground equipment injuries. Visit this site for more data and statistics on playground-related injuries.... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
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 |
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 |
