Injuries are the number one cause of death for children and adolescents ages 1 to 21. There are important steps for parents, pediatricians, and communities to take to keep injuries from happening. When an injury does occur, quick action to give appropriate first aid can reduce the consequences of the injury.

Car Safety Seats and Transportation Safety

Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for children and adolescents ages 1 to 21. The AAP has information on topics ranging from car safety seats to school buses to teen driving.

Water Safety

Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children and adolescents.  The AAP has information on how to keep children in all age groups safe in the water at home, in swimming pools, on boats, and in open bodies of water.

TIPP: The Injury Prevention Program

TIPP is an educational program for parents of children newborn through 12 years of age to help prevent common injuries from a variety of causes. TIPP is designed to provide a systematic method for pediatricians to counsel parents and children about adopting behaviors to prevent injuries.