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Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect

Child abuse and neglect are serious public health problems that can have long-term impact on health, opportunity, and wellbeing. CDC works to understand the problems of child abuse and neglect and prevent them. Video - English Video - Spanish What are child abuse and...

Food Safety Tips for the Holidays

Feasting with family and friends is part of many holiday celebrations. Follow these simple tips to help prevent food poisoning, or foodborne illness, during the holidays. Cook food thoroughly. Meat, chicken, turkey, seafood, and eggs can carry germs that cause food...

Halloween Health and Safety Tips

Fall celebrations like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children, who can dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, and eat yummy treats. These celebrations also provide a chance to give out healthy snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety. Check out...

Helmet Safety

Your Child’s or Teen’s Helmet Your child’s helmet should fit properly and be: Well maintained Age appropriate Worn consistently and correctly Appropriately certified for use While there is no concussion-proof helmet, a helmet can help protect your child or...