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Injuries at home and at play are not accidents. They can be prevented.
CDC focuses on the science behind making people safe – working to prevent leading causes of injuries. We work to ensure that all people have safe and healthy homes and places to play.
10 Ways to Reduce Injury
- Wear the proper helmet for your activity
- Wear a life jacket
- Have your eyes checked
- Remove tripping hazards around your house
- Learn how to swim
- Store medicine out of reach of children
- Take medication only as directed
- Place children in the proper booster or car seat
- Wear your seatbelt
- Walk on a sidewalk, when possible
- Page last reviewed: March 28, 2017
- Page last updated: March 28, 2017
- Content source:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
- National Center for Injury Prevention and Control,
- Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention