Safety

September 18, 2023

Fall prevention interventions for seniors

Falling is not a normal part of aging yet injures so many seniors each year. Here’s how to lessen the risk.

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Fire safety plan: Be aware and prepared in case of fire

Get the whole family involved in home safety with these prevention tips and reminders in case of fire.

Facts about teenage drunk driving

And how to talk to your teen to prevent it from happening.

A father helps his young daughter put on a bicycle helmet as she sits on a tricycle.

A bicycle helmet is a crucial piece of equipment. All about helmets.

Even if someone's taking only a short bike ride, wearing a helmet is so important.

July 4th: Eye experts warn of dangers of fireworks, sparklers

Bottle rockets, firecrackers and sparklers cause common injuries among July 4th fireworks.

ATV riders: Strap on a helmet like you wear a seat belt in a car

ATV accidents jump as weather gets warm, and children are more prone to injuries. Here's why.

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What to know about your child’s car seat

Here's the latest on child car seat safety from a Vanderbilt expert.

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Vanderbilt Health is here to help if you or your loved one is feeling sick or has a minor injury. Dozens of locations throughout Middle Tennessee offer convenient hours — and can even bring a provider to you.

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Beware the danger of button batteries

Those button batteries are too tempting; keep them out of children's reach.

Smart picks for holiday toy gift-giving

Make sure to follow age recommendations for holiday toys and avoid these items while shopping for kids.

should kids where a winter coat in their car set

Winter coats are dangerous in car seats

Bulky coats give the false impression your child is snugly strapped in his car seat.

9 common car seat mistakes

Make sure that precious cargo is being transported safely with these nine tips for car seat use.

Marijuana edibles causing a rise in THC poisoning for children

Because the edibles look and taste like candy, some children have ended up in intensive…

The 11 best ways to prevent a fire at home

The best way to avoid injury or death from fires is to prevent them from happening in the first place.