Preventing Injuries
Fact Sheet, 2010
Injuries are the leading cause of death for Saskatchewan children. This fact sheet defines the differences between injuries and “accidents,” outlines the causes of injuries, and identifies the different types of strategies that can be used to prevent injuries.
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Million Messages: Birth to 6 Months
Information Card, 2012
The Million Messages program is the development of a comprehensive plan to standardize messages given to parents about injury by public or community health nurses. Each of these messages is simple, consistent, routine, and targets an issue that affects children at specific stages in their growth and development. The messages are developed for visits during the prenatal, newborn, two months, four months, six months, twelve months, eighteen months, and preschool periods. This program was developed by Capital Health in Alberta.
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How to Choose a Bicycle Helmet for a Child
Fact Sheet, Revised 2022
This document provides information on the standards for helmets, types of helmets, and how to adjust a helmet for proper fit.
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Drowning Prevention
Fact Sheet, 2010
Drowning can happen swiftly and silently. In Saskatchewan, drowning is the leading cause of death due to injury among children birth to four years of age and is the second leading cause of death due to injury among children five to nine years of age. The fact sheet outlines ways to assist you in protecting your family from drowning. Ideal for families and professionals working in the area of child safety.
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Home Safety Tips: Birth to 1 Year Brochure
Brochure, 2012
This brochure contains home safety information on the common causes of injury for children less than one year of age. Specific information and preventative messages are included on the following topics: safe sleep, coping with crying, car seats, falls, drowning, choking, and burns and scalds.
SKU: 4-023