Gun Safety and Injury Prevention

• 2023

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This webpage describes ways to keep children safe from gun injuries. It explains the importance of storing guns locked and unloaded, with ammunition kept separate. It also talks about teaching kids not to touch guns and telling an adult if they find one. The page shares facts about gun accidents and suggests that parents talk openly with their children about gun safety. It provides resources and encourages families to ask about guns in homes where their children play, helping prevent accidents and keeping everyone safer.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Trauma

Audiences: Families & Children; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Accident Prevention; Firearms; Pediatrics; Public Health; Safety; Wounds and Injuries

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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