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As parents and caregivers you can prevent your children from being injured by removing hazards from their environment, using available safety devices, teaching safe behaviors, and providing constant, active supervision.
The Virginia Department of Health has launched this campaign to reinforce the importance of active supervision of young children by parents and caregivers as a key injury prevention measure. The campaign takes a different angle than previous safety campaigns by alerting parents to be mindful during day-to-day activities such as talking on phones, conversing with others, watching TV, doing household tasks, as well as other activities that may distract them long enough to allow a young child to encounter a very hazardous situation. The campaign reminds parents and caregivers to make supervision a priority at these critical moments.
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for 1-6 year olds in Virginia.
