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Useful Sites
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
About this site: This is a section of the larger site of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It contains fact sheets for consumers about all types of potential injury situations, from nursing home falls to playground injuries to violence in relationships. (http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/)  Pluses: A one-stop shop for the latest statistics on injuries.  Minuses: The material here is heavier on statistics and trends than on prevention tips consumers can use.  Best feature: Reliable, well-referenced information. |
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's Child Passenger Safety
About this site: Every time you get into a car with your child, you are responsible for his safety. But that means more than buckling up and driving defensively. To offer the best protection, check out this government agency site, which contains the latest information on everything from child safety seats to air bags. (http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.9f8c7d6359e0e9bbbf30811060008a0c/) Pluses: A database of recalled car seats for the last 10 years. Minuses: Nothing but government-issued facts. Best feature: Find up-to-date ratings on all types of car seats. |
National Safe Kids Campaign
About this site: Are there any safe alternatives to baby walkers? What should you look for in a bike helmet? Find FAQs and factsheets that answer these and other safety concerns at this site from the National Safe Kids Campaign, the first and only nationwide movement to prevent unintentional childhood injuries. (http://www.safekids.org/) Pluses: An extensive list of site links, organized by such categories as drowning, fire, and poisoning. Minuses: Design makes extensive use of frames. Best feature: Find a car seat inspection station near you. |
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)
About this site: Most children who receive measles, mumps, or tetanus vaccines suffer no ill effects. But a rare few can become disabled or even die. This government-sponsored site outlines the federal system designed to compensate those who have lost a loved one or been injured by a childhood vaccine. (http://www.hrsa.gov/osp/vicp/INDEX.HTM) Pluses: Step-by-step instructions on how to file a compensation claim. Minuses: May need a lawyer to decipher claim instructions and win case. Best feature: The Vaccine Injury Table lists the possible side effects and injuries associated with specific immunizations. |
Safe Within: Child Safety
About this site: Keeping your kids safe from harm is a big job--no matter what their age. This site offers parents safety advice for newborns to preschoolers and features interactive, solution-oriented functions. (http://www.safewithin.com/childsafe/) Pluses: Tips are organized according to four age groups: infants, crawlers, toddlers, and preschoolers. Minuses: Discussion group appears to attract few participants. Best feature: Before taking your next car trip with the kids, read Child Safety: Child Seats. |
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