Safe Kids Allegheny County, led by UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, is a community coalition dedicated to preventing unintentional injuries in children.
Joined July 2020
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27 Jul 2023
Allegheny County coalition coordinator (Marie) and @SKWAdvocate partner (Deep) ended #PrevCon2023 meeting with @RepSummerLee staff
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Safe Kids Allegheny County retweeted
#PreventPoison from cleaning products!
👆Keep ALL potentially poisonous products #UpAndAway from children's reach. #NPPW23
Questions? Call #PPC at 1-800-222-1222 #MrYuk
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Safe Kids Allegheny County retweeted
Did your little one get into a cleaning product? Call #PoisonHelp at #1-800-222-1222; our poison specialists are available 24/7/365 to answer your call.
#MrYuk #PPC
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Safe Kids Allegheny County retweeted
Kids get into…well, everything. That’s why you can ask Poison Centers anything! They’re here for you and your little ones as they grow. Save this number when they’re little, use it for a lifetime: #1-800-222-1222. #NPPW23
#PPC #MrYuk #PreventPoison
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Safe Kids Allegheny County retweeted
11 Jan 2023
Keep it clear!
Move things like stuffed animals🧸, pillows, decorations, jewelry 💍, and picture frames 🖼 off the tops of dressers so children aren't tempted to climb them. #AnchorIt
ALT A dresser is pictured with nothing on top. The text reads: take items off the tops of dressers and other furniture so children are not tempted to climb them.
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Safe Kids Allegheny County retweeted
#PreventPoison from Holiday Drinks!🍷 🍸
👉 Even small amounts of alcohol can be dangerous for children
👆Keep adult beverages #UpAndAway from children's reach
Questions? Call #PPC at 1-800-222-1222 #MrYuk
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Safe Kids Allegheny County retweeted
22 Dec 2022
Surprise!
ALT A pink glowing enchanted scorpion wearing a Santa hat jumping out of a box. The text reads: surprise! The Enchanted Scorpion of your dreams! It's the perfect gift for you - a normal adult who understands the ramifications and complexities of owning an enchanted scorpion. Adults can make informed decisions about the products they buy. Kids need your help. Only buy safe gifts for kids this holiday season.
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Safe Kids Allegheny County retweeted
22 Dec 2022
#WinterWeather is unpredictable. ❄️
If you find yourself stopped or stalled in wintry weather, @NHTSAgov has tips on what you can do: youtu.be/TJXLLwriOi4
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Safe Kids Allegheny County retweeted
22 Dec 2022
If your family is traveling for the #Holidays, prepare for #WinterWeather by:
🌡 Checking the forecast
🚧 Checking road conditions
📲 Staying mobile
⚙️ Winterizing your vehicle
🚨 Packing an emergency supply kit
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Safe Kids Allegheny County retweeted
2 Dec 2022
Keep all medications and vitamins out of kids’ sight and reach.
Check out our tips for proper medication storage to keep everyone safe: bit.ly/3EaiZ4f
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Safe Kids Allegheny County retweeted
18 Nov 2022
That’s all the time we have today. HUGE thank you to our experts for sharing advice about preventing injuries at home, at work, and at play! #BeInjuryFree
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Safe Kids Allegheny County retweeted
A8. Populations in rural areas have significantly lower access to trauma. Thirty million Americans do not have access to trauma care within an hour of their residence. tinyurl.com/4k35u2b #BeInjuryFree #TCAA
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18 Nov 2022
#BeInjuryFree A7: We partner with organizations who are experts in their communities. @injuryfreepgh
& @ChildrensPgh provide info for preventing injuries and community leaders share wisdom with their lived experiences #healthequity
18 Nov 2022
Q7.What are some ways that your work addresses disparities and equity in injury prevention? #BeInjuryFree
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18 Nov 2022
A6: Unintentional poisonings tend to happen more when kids are home more. This blog post from @KidSafety_PhD talks about hidden household hazards. Cleaning products and hand sanitizer are especially relevant as families are using them more. #BeInjuryFree bit.ly/2ItV9qW
ALT stack of button batteries which resemble coins
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Safe Kids Allegheny County retweeted
18 Nov 2022
There is a trend to store laundry packets and detergents in glass or plastic jars, which can put curious kids at risk for potential poison exposure. We encourage parents to keep packets in their original container and keep the container closed. #BeInjuryFree
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Safe Kids Allegheny County retweeted
18 Nov 2022
A5: Just because a firearm is hidden, it doesn’t mean that it’s stored safely.
Limit access to firearms and reduce the possibility of gun violence in the home by storing them unloaded, separately from ammunition, and locked up, away & out of sight. #BeInjuryFree #BeSMART
ALT What is secure firearm storage? Experts agree: in order to prevent access, firearm storage practices should include three methods employed in combination–unloading the ammunition, locking the firearm, and storing the firearm and ammunition in separate locations.
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18 Nov 2022
#BeInjuryFree A4: We distributed 100 gun safes to families on Wednesday. Each participant stopped to chat with representatives from county programs (Team Hope suicide prevention, Drug & Alcohol program, & Veterans Affairs) and Be SMART for Kids
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Q4. More than 40% of US households have guns. How do you keep kids safe in homes with guns? #BeInjuryFree
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