Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years

References

Citations

1. Howard AE (2002). Automobile restraints for children: A review for clinicians. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 167(7): 769–773.

2. National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) (2006). Statement on influenza vaccination for the 2006–2007 season. Canada Communicable Disease Report, 32(ACS-7): 1–28. Also available online: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/ccdr-rmtc/06vol32/acs-07/index.html.

3. Canadian Paediatric Society (2004). Recommendation for the use of influenza vaccine for children. Paediatrics and Child Health, 9(7): 283–284. Also available online: http://www.cps.ca/english/statements/ID/ID04-01.htm.

4. American Academy of Pediatrics (2004). Keeping your child safe. In SP Shevlov, RE Hannemann, eds., Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5, 4th ed., pp. 423–470. New York: Bantam.

5. Window Covering Safety Council (2003). Kids...cords...caution: Learn how to keep your children safe. Basic Cord Safety. Available online: http://www.windowcoverings.org/basiccordsafety.html.

6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2006). Fireworks-Related Injuries. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/fworks.htm.

7. Canadian Paediatric Society (2004). Swimming lessons for infants and toddlers. Paediatrics and Child Health, 8(2): 113–114. Available online: http://www.cps.ca/english/statements/IP/IP03-01.htm.

Other Works Consulted

• American Academy of Pediatrics (2002). Pool safety for children. The Injury Prevention Program (TIPP). Available online: http://www.aap.org/family/tipppool.htm.

• American Academy of Pediatrics (2002). Water safety for your school-age child. The Injury Prevention Program (TIPP). Available online: http://www.aap.org/family/tipwater.htm.

• Canadian Paediatric Society (2002). Preventing playground injuries. Paediatrics and Child Health, 7(4): 255–256. Available online: http://www.cps.ca/english/statements/IP/IP02-01.htm.

• Humane Society of the United States (2006). Teaching your child to avoid dog bites. Available online: http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/dog_care/stay_dog_bite_free/teaching_your_child_to_avoid_dog_bites.html.

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH Carrie Henley	Last Updated: February 21, 2007
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics
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