The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a voluntary recall for full-size and portable drop-side cribs from Dream on Me, due to accidents and injuries associated with entrapment, suffocation, laceration, and falling. For more information, read the news release above.
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Webinar: Programs and Partnerships to Prevent Gang-Related Youth Violence 2-3:30PM (ET) June 28,2011 This webcast will feature speakers who work on programs designed to prevent gang-related violence. Topics will include firearm-related injuries, current programs, and challenges faced by professionals in the field.
Excessive Heat Events Guidebook Published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this guidebook provides information to help local health officials assess the vulnerability of their communities when excessive heat events occur and develop effective notification and response programs.
The Washington State Child and Youth Open Water Drowning Prevention Policy Task Force presents these policy strategies to reduce open water drowning.
Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools The CPSC put forth these guidelines to promote pool safety through barriers, with the goal of reducing drowning fatalities.
Disaster Preparedness to Meet Children's Needs This web portal from the American Academy of Pediatrics provides resources for communities to promote emergency preparedness and the protection of children during and after disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, and storms.
