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Clinical Services:
Injury Prevention Program
Image Injury is the number one cause of death and disability among children in the United States. Fortunately, however, most childhood injuries are preventable.

The Injury Prevention Program at Children's Hospital Boston is committed to decreasing the incidence of injuries through community-based education efforts, distributing safety materials and conducting research into what works best.

In the News
Image Hot Playground Equipment Can Cause Serious Burns
Channel 5 speaks with Lois Lee, MD, MPH, for a feature on playground safety in hot weather.
In the Spotlight
Image Summer safety
David Mooney, MD, MPH, recently appeared on NECN to share some tips on how to have a safe and fun summer with your kids.
In the Spotlight
Image How safe are glass tables?
Lois Lee, MD, MPH, director of Children's Injury Prevention Program recently spoke with the Today Show about the dangers that glass tables may pose to children.
In the News
Image Helmet Safety PSA on NESN
View a special message on helmet safety from Children's Hospital Boston and NESN.
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Related topics:
Airway Obstruction
Ankle Sprain
Bicycle, In-Line Skating and Skateboarding Safety
see entire list
Children's Injury Prevention Team
Lois Lee, MD
David Mooney, MD
Melissa Twomey, MS, RN
Michelle Dean,
Community Liaison
Taranjeev Walia,
Community Liaison
Listen Up!
Children love playing outside, but accidents can happen. Listen to these audio clips for tips on keeping your child safe while playing.
Summer Safety Tips (mp3)
Winter Safety Tips (mp3)
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