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The Injury Prevention Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is dedicated to preventing injury in children through family education and safety devices.

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Stopping the Flu/COVID-19 Collision

Aug 17, 2022

How can your family avoid a possible double whammy of COVID-19 and the flu? Get your family's flu shots as soon as possible.

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2020 Is A Big Year for Kids

Sep 14, 2020

This year brings two important opportunities to advocate for children and the programs that impact their health and well-being. See below for more information about how to safely and effectively make your voice heard.

Most Mass Shootings Occur Within A Mile of a School or a Place Where Children Live, Learn and Play

Sep 10, 2020

Once random and rare, today mass shootings are relatively common, often high-profile events that lead to catastrophic outcomes for both victims and witness bystanders. A new research letter published today in JAMA Pediatrics from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) shows that one in five mass shootings occurs within a block of a school and more than 90% occur within a mile of a school or place where children gather.

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