With the recent child and infant drownings, the American Red Cross wants to remind adults that they are responsible for making sure children are safe in and around the home. Forty years ago, and before immunization, infectious diseases were the leading causes of death in children. Today, however, the story is different, injuries are the leading cause of death of children. Every year 600,000 children are admitted to the hospital with injuries. Most injuries can be prevented.
Adults have the responsibility of making their home environment safe for children.
You can make sure that your children are safe by keeping them away from things that might harm them, staying near them so you can act quickly in case of an emergency, and by following safety rules yourself as well as teaching them to your children. Buckle up children in motor vehicles. Taking a moment to answer the above child safety questionnaire, can mean the difference in your child being safe or unsafe. For more information on how to make your home safe for you and your children, contact the Birmingham Area Chapter of the American Red Cross at 205.458 . 8282 .