Safe Kids Wisconsin Preventing Accidental Injury

Welcome to Safe Kids Wisconsin

Kids on playground equipmentThe problem: accidental childhood injury

Accidental injury is the No. 1 cause of death among children age 14 and younger in the U.S. Each year, 1 in 4 children need medical attention for an accidental injury. However, as much as 90 percent of accidental injuries can be prevented.

The solution: Safe Kids

Safe Kids Wisconsin is 1 of more than 300 grassroots coalitions in the U.S.,including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, that bring together health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers to educate and protect families.

Children's Health Education CenterSafe Kids Wisconsin, led by Children's Health Education Center, is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing accidental injury.





News

Concussion legislation passed in Wisconsin. Learn more.

Safe Sleep recommendations have changed to reduce the risk of SIDS. Learn more.

New car seat recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Learn more.

 

Get the latest recalls here.


Events

May 2 - Car Seat Check (Wausau)

May 3 - Car Seat Check (Fitchburg)

May 3 - Car Seat Check (Oshkosh)

May 5 - Car Seat Check (Madison)

May 5 - Bike Rodeo (Weston)

May 5 - Car Seat Check (Oconto Falls)

May 11 - Car Seat Check (Madison)

May 16 - Car Seat Check (Cross Plains)

May 16 - Car Seat Check (Neenah)

May 16 - Car Seat Check (Wausau)

May 17 - Car Seat Check (Grand Chute)

May 19 - Bike Rodeo (Wausau)

May 21 - Car Seat Check (Marshfield)

May 21 - Safety Wise (Wausau)

May 24 - Car Seat Check (Eau Claire)

May 24 - Car Seat Check (Madison)

May 24 - Car Seat Check (Oshkosh)

May 24 - Sports Safety Clinic (Wausau)

 

Safe Kids Wisconsin Coalition is led by Children’s Health Education Center, a member of Children’s Hospital and Health System.
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