Emergencies

• Comminuted Fractures

  A comminuted fracture is a type of broken bone. The bone is broken into more than two pieces.

• 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 (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

  CPR can save a child’s life by restoring breathing and circulation. Parents should know when and how to use it until help arrives.

• Dealing With Cuts

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

• Dehydration in Kids & Teens

  Learn the symptoms, treatment, and ways to prevent dehydration in kids and teens.

• 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

  Find information on fevers (high temperatures), how to care for kids at home, and when to call a doctor.

• Fire Safety: What to Know

  Learn simple fire safety tips for kids and families, including how to make an escape plan and stay safe in an emergency.

• 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.