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Preventing pediatric falls


May is National Trauma Awareness Month. It’s a time to spread awareness about injury prevention and trauma. Falls are the No. 1 cause of nonfatal injuries among children up to 14 years old in the U.S., according to the National Institutes of Health. Many of these pediatric falls happen at home or on the playground. Tom Halada, a Mayo Clinic registered nurse and pediatric trauma coordinator, says some of these injuries can be prevented. Each year, more than 2 million children are seen in the emergency department in the U.S. Read More