Child Health and Safety Links

The Community Outreach Program at the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children is focused on the education of parents and caregivers for preventive health measures and opportunities to improve child health and well-being.

All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety

• 4-H ATV Safety
• ATV Safety Institute

Burns

• Fact Sheet from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Child Passenger Safety

• Safe Kids USA - Child Passenger Safety
• Fact Sheet from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Falls

• Fact Sheet from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Fire Safety

• Fire and Burn Safety Guide
• Fire Safety Activity
• Fire Prevention

Pedestrian Safety

• International Walk to School
• Mississippi Safe Routes to School Program

Poisoning

• Fact Sheet from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Railroad Crossing Safety

• Safe Kids USA Railroad Safety Fact Sheet
• Canadian National All Aboard for Safety
• Canadian National's Obie the Train Activity
• Mississippi Department of Transportation Operation Lifesaver

Sleep Safety

• National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
• Mississippi SIDS Alliance

Water Safety

• Fact Sheet from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Safe Kids USA Water Safety

Just for Teens

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention BAM! Safety Smartz