Safe Kids Allegheny County, led by UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, is a community coalition dedicated to preventing unintentional injuries in children.
Pittsburgh, PA
Joined July 2020
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#PreventPoison from cleaning products!
👆Keep ALL potentially poisonous products #UpAndAway from children's reach. #NPPW23
Questions? Call #PPC at 1-800-222-1222 #MrYuk
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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
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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
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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
ALT A dresser is pictured with nothing on top. The text reads: take items off the tops of dressers and other furniture so children are not tempted to climb them.
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#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
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Surprise!
ALT A pink glowing enchanted scorpion wearing a Santa hat jumping out of a box. The text reads: surprise! The Enchanted Scorpion of your dreams! It's the perfect gift for you - a normal adult who understands the ramifications and complexities of owning an enchanted scorpion. Adults can make informed decisions about the products they buy. Kids need your help. Only buy safe gifts for kids this holiday season.
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#WinterWeather is unpredictable. ❄️
If you find yourself stopped or stalled in wintry weather, @NHTSAgov has tips on what you can do: youtu.be/TJXLLwriOi4
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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
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Keep all medications and vitamins out of kids’ sight and reach.
Check out our tips for proper medication storage to keep everyone safe: bit.ly/3EaiZ4f
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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
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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. tinyurl.com/4k35u2b #BeInjuryFree #TCAA
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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 bit.ly/2ItV9qW
ALT stack of button batteries which resemble coins
Safe Kids Allegheny County retweeted
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
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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
ALT What is secure firearm storage? Experts agree: in order to prevent access, firearm storage practices should include three methods employed in combination–unloading the ammunition, locking the firearm, and storing the firearm and ammunition in separate locations.
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A3. In a 2019 study by Damashek et. al, the top 3 barriers to safe sleep mothers experienced were: 1. Difficulty getting baby to sleep 2. Barriers related to breastfeeding 3. Exhaustion tinyurl.com/as48n7ym #BeInjuryFree #TCAA
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A3. There are many different products available for babies when it comes to sleeping, which can be confusing for caregivers when deciding what is safe. We model the ABC's of #SafeSleep and encourage caregivers to do the same. #BeInjuryFree
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A2: Many things can cause harm, so limiting access can save lives. We have great videos for parents of teens in our Prepped and Ready video series: childrensmercy.org/departmen… #BeInjuryFree
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A2: Center faculty @DrHollyWilcox suggests that evidence-based programs & policies in school settings are needed & should be introduced earlier to address the widespread prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescents (1/2). #BeInjuryFree pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3566…
Q2. What are the common ways that people with emotional distress try to hurt themselves and what can we do about it? #BeInjuryFree
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New vehicle technology (blind spot detection/automatic emergency braking) can better detect pedestrians, which will protect kids walking and playing. Other tech can detect or remind drivers that children have been left unattended in vehicles to prevent heatstroke. #BeInjuryFree
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Welcome to National Injury Prevention Day Twitter chat! We are talking about several topics today regarding the number one cause of death in ages 1-44 years – injuries. #BeInjuryFree
