Emergencies

• Concussions

  Concussions are serious injuries that can be even more serious if kids don’t get the time and rest needed to heal them completely.

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): Being Ready to Quarantine

  People who have a coronavirus (COVID-19) infection or are around someone who has it should stay home to prevent spreading the virus. Here’s how to prepare to quarantine or isolate at home.

• CPR

  Every parent should know how and when to administer CPR. Done correctly, CPR can save a child’s life by restoring breathing and circulation until medical personnel arrive.

• Dealing With Cuts

  Find out how to handle minor cuts at home – and when to get medical care for a more serious injury.

• Dehydration

  Sometimes kids lose fluids and salts through fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating. Here are some tips on preventing or treating dehydration.

• Emergency Care & First Aid (Topic Center)

  Here’s your one-stop information center for everything you need to know about handling emergencies and keeping kids safe.

• Fever (High Temperature) In Kids

  Information on temperatures, symptoms, treatment, and when to call a doctor
  or seek emergency care if your child has a fever. Learn more here.

• Fire Safety

  Find out how to prevent – and be ready for – a fire in your home.

• Frostbite and Frostnip

  You can help prevent frostbite in cold weather by dressing kids in layers, making sure they come indoors at regular intervals, and watching for frostnip, frostbite’s early warning signal.

• Going to the Emergency Room

  Knowing what to expect when you need to take your child to the emergency room can help make it a little less stressful.