Injury shouldn't put childhood on pause
More children are affected by injuries than all other childhood illnesses and diseases combined.

Safety & Injury Prevention Center

We understand that as a parent, you want to protect your child as much as possible. At CHOC, we are dedicated to injury prevention, because we believe injuries shouldn’t put childhood on pause. More children are affected by injuries than all other childhood illnesses and diseases combined.

CHOC’s trauma center treats more than 10,000 children with injuries every year. Most of these injuries are predictable and preventable. CHOC’s community education department offers a variety of classes and programs designed to keep you and your child safe and healthy. By providing education, research and evidence-based programs in collaboration with the community, our injury prevention and community education teams strive to make Orange County the safest county in America.

Latest Safety Handouts and Articles

Child plays on jungle gym and smiles - 5 ways to keep kids cool during hot summer weather

A CHOC expert gives parents easy tips for making sure their kids stay cool, hydrated and safe during hot temperatures.

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gun safety rules for kids

CHOC experts offer four gun safety rules for kids if they see a gun like stop, don’t touch, leave and tell an adult.

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Aprenda cómo proteger a su hijo mientras está cerca del agua. Este documento imprimible tiene consejos de seguridad para proteger a los niños de todas las edades.

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Learn how to protect your child while riding in the car. This printable handout has safety tips to protect children of every age.

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Learn how to protect your child while outside in the sun. This printable handout has sun safety tips to protect children of every age.

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Learn how to protect your teen in the car, whether they’re the driver or passenger. This printable handout has safety tips to protect teens.

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Learn how to protect your child while around water. This printable handout has safety tips to protect children of every age.

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In this printable handout, CHOC pediatric experts share tips on how to transport a child wearing a cast.

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En este documento imprimible, los expertos pediátricos de CHOC comparten consejos sobre cómo transportar a un niño con yeso.

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Trong tài liệu có thể in được này, các chuyên gia nhi khoa CHOC đưa ra các cách để ngăn cửa sổ rơi xuống.

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