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Winter Safety The Emergency Department at BC Children's Hospital gives tips on enjoying winter sports safely See more winter safety tips.   Put a Lid on it! Did you know that wearing a helmet while skiing or snowboarding reduces the risk of head injury by 35 per cent?  See full article from the Globe and Mail. Safe Start supports Safe Kids Canada's national charter on winter helmet safety to help reduce devastating injuries. The Community Against Preventable Injuries want skiers and snowboarders to "think of their head when they shred" on the slopes this winter.  For more, see  www.preventable.ca ThinkFirst offers hemet fitting tips, concussion management and more.

In the News February 7 -- 13, 2010 is Burn Awareness Week The BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund offers tips to parents for keeping their children burn injury-free. January 20, 2010 Dorel and Safety 1st recall drop-sided cribs. See what else is making safety news in our "In the News" section.

Learn                 from the Experts! Upcoming workshops, seminars, and information sessions Car Seat Safety for expectant parents and parents of newborns locations and dates Baby and child first aid and CPR for parents and caregivers  Vancouver location and dates Dates and locations in North Vancouver and Coquitlam