Safe Kids Allegheny County

Safe Kids Allegheny County, led by UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, is a community coalition dedicated to preventing unintentional injuries in children.

[Safe Kids Allegheny County @SafeKidsAC]

Allegheny County coalition coordinator (Marie) and @SKWAdvocate partner (Deep) ended #PrevCon2023 meeting with @RepSummerLee staff

[Official Mr. Yuk - Pittsburgh Poison Center @MrYukPgh]

#PreventPoison from cleaning products!
👆Keep ALL potentially poisonous products #UpAndAway from children's reach. #NPPW23

Questions? Call #PPC at 1-800-222-1222 #MrYuk

[Official Mr. Yuk - Pittsburgh Poison Center @MrYukPgh]

Did your little one get into a cleaning product? Call #PoisonHelp at #1-800-222-1222; our poison specialists are available 24/7/365 to answer your call.

#MrYuk #PPC

[Official Mr. Yuk - Pittsburgh Poison Center @MrYukPgh]

Kids get into…well, everything. That’s why you can ask Poison Centers anything! They’re here for you and your little ones as they grow. Save this number when they’re little, use it for a lifetime: #1-800-222-1222. #NPPW23

#PPC #MrYuk #PreventPoison

[Prevent Child Injury @PreventChildInj]

Keep it clear!

Move things like stuffed animals🧸, pillows, decorations, jewelry 💍, and picture frames 🖼 off the tops of dressers so children aren't tempted to climb them. #AnchorIt

[Official Mr. Yuk - Pittsburgh Poison Center @MrYukPgh]

#PreventPoison from Holiday Drinks!🍷 🍸

👉 Even small amounts of alcohol can be dangerous for children
👆Keep adult beverages #UpAndAway from children's reach

Questions? Call #PPC at 1-800-222-1222 #MrYuk

[US Consumer Product Safety Commission @USCPSC]

Surprise!

[Prevent Child Injury @PreventChildInj]

#WinterWeather is unpredictable. ❄️

If you find yourself stopped or stalled in wintry weather, @NHTSAgov has tips on what you can do: https://t.co/2Bf0FqWnxc

[Prevent Child Injury @PreventChildInj]

If your family is traveling for the #Holidays, prepare for #WinterWeather by:

🌡 Checking the forecast
🚧 Checking road conditions
📲 Staying mobile
⚙️ Winterizing your vehicle
🚨 Packing an emergency supply kit

[Safe Kids Worldwide @safekids]

Keep all medications and vitamins out of kids’ sight and reach.

Check out our tips for proper medication storage to keep everyone safe: https://t.co/CwIskkwCCp

[Injury Free Coalition for Kids @InjuryFreeKids]

That’s all the time we have today. HUGE thank you to our experts for sharing advice about preventing injuries at home, at work, and at play! #BeInjuryFree

[Trauma Center Association of America #TCAA @Traumacenters]

A8. Populations in rural areas have significantly lower access to trauma. Thirty million Americans do not have access to trauma care within an hour of their residence. https://t.co/wRLVoJjrNf #BeInjuryFree #TCAA

[Safe Kids Allegheny County @SafeKidsAC]

#BeInjuryFree A7: We partner with organizations who are experts in their communities. @injuryfreepgh
& @ChildrensPgh provide info for preventing injuries and community leaders share wisdom with their lived experiences #healthequity

[Injury Free Coalition for Kids @InjuryFreeKids]

Q7.What are some ways that your work addresses disparities and equity in injury prevention? #BeInjuryFree

[Safe Kids Allegheny County @SafeKidsAC]

#BeInjuryFree with @MrYukPgh as a phone contact!

[Children's @childrensatl]

@InjuryFreeKids A6: (4/4) Keep the poison control number (800-222-1222) on your fridge, saved as a favorite in your phone, and shared with sitters and caretakers. #BeInjuryFree

[Center for Injury Research and Policy @CIRPatNCH]

A6: Unintentional poisonings tend to happen more when kids are home more. This blog post from @KidSafety_PhD talks about hidden household hazards. Cleaning products and hand sanitizer are especially relevant as families are using them more. #BeInjuryFree https://t.co/XVsOqYFFML

[Safe Kids Worldwide @safekids]

@InjuryFreeKids There is a trend to store laundry packets and detergents in glass or plastic jars, which can put curious kids at risk for potential poison exposure. We encourage parents to keep packets in their original container and keep the container closed. #BeInjuryFree

[Prevent Child Injury @PreventChildInj]

A5: Just because a firearm is hidden, it doesn’t mean that it’s stored safely.

Limit access to firearms and reduce the possibility of gun violence in the home by storing them unloaded, separately from ammunition, and locked up, away & out of sight. #BeInjuryFree #BeSMART

[Safe Kids Allegheny County @SafeKidsAC]

#BeInjuryFree A4: We distributed 100 gun safes to families on Wednesday. Each participant stopped to chat with representatives from county programs (Team Hope suicide prevention, Drug & Alcohol program, & Veterans Affairs) and Be SMART for Kids

[Injury Free Coalition for Kids @InjuryFreeKids]

Q4. More than 40% of US households have guns. How do you keep kids safe in homes with guns? #BeInjuryFree