Show Page 8 Millard County Chronicle Progress June 21 2001 killer be stopped We have the vacfor this epidemic and it is ’ proven ion Here are a few more chilling Pointers For Parents facts about the hazards children face during the summer months: The deadliest time of year for childhood unintentional injury Make It A SAFE KIDS Summer! is Julv Drowning during month occurs more often July than any other Risk increases the most for older children 10 to 14 SAFE KIDS suggests some steps you can take to keep your children out of such statistics' children nde correctly restrained m a safety belt or car seat and that they sit in the back seat 1 ARE YOUR KIDS SAFE?— These 2550 teddy bears sitting In front of the U S Capitol represent the estimated number of kids who die summer due to unintentional injury each l’s mil N - an etimaU'd 2550 will lose their lives to unintentional injuries Dr (’ Everett Koop former hilc many voung-- l fven thi'ir piri'iitn — k id tinuiiimk r months as a linn of lun and relaxation nciord mu to a tudv h the National tu arly half f h kII)S('arnainn ol all iniu rilatcd diaths among ihildri n (Kiur during the hummer In' ii miner thildren will be ruhi d to eim rg nrv risims 3 million turn for m rious injuries and I I I I I 1 I 1 1 Surgeon General of the United States said “This epidemic contindisable ues to kill and permanentl America's children at an alarming rate If a disease were killing our children at the rate unintentional injuries are the public would lie outraged and demand that this Make sure all 2 Always supervise your children in or near water including pools spas toilets bathtubs and buckets 3 Children should wear personal flotation devices on boats near open bodies of water or while participating in water sports 4 They should wear properly fitted helmets and other protec- tive gear every time they ride bikes scooters inline skates or skateboards 5 Children should always wear the right properly fitted protective gear when they practice and plav team sports 6 Never let children under the age of 10 cross the street alone Th ese facts come from the National Safe Kjds Campaign the only national organization dedi- - cated solely to the prevention of unintentional childhood injuries The campaign’s founding sponsor is Johnson and Johnson the world's most comprehensive manufacturer of health care products You can get a free Make U a Safe Kids Summer! 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