Injury Prevention Centre

Of the 273 quad/ATV-related death that occurred in AB from 2002-19:
• 85% were males
• 60% were not wearing a helmet
• 60% consumed alcohol

𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱. 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁.

Always wear an approved and properly-fitting helmet when you're out riding!

Have you ever considered that the colour of your kid's swimwear could save their life?

Find out how: https://bit.ly/3p4irt2

Always supervise kids and teens when in or near water.
Supervision must be 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱.

Great turn out at the QVHS luncheon at the University of Alberta today. Thanks for having us!

Whether you've been riding for 2 years or for 25 years, all riders should take a safety course.

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Words to Ride By: A Must for Every Rider Things can go wrong in a hurry - take a safety course to build muscle memory in case things go wrong. Find more tips at http://www.saferoads.com/

Bikes are back!

Drivers, please be aware of motorcycles around you. Riders, please ride responsibly.

Have you started spring cleaning yet? Remember:
✅ Store household chemicals out of reach and sight of kids.
✅ Keep cleaning products in their original containers and read product labels.
✅ Save the poison centre number in your phone. 𝟭-𝟴𝟰𝟰-𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡-𝗫 (1-844-764-7669)

Are multiple adults in your home responsible for giving medications when kids are sick?

Use our handy Giving Medicine Safely guide and medication tracking chart to ensure the correct dose and times, and prevent missed doses and double-doses.

Download for free: https://bit.ly/4asKyXF

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Store all prescription and over-the-counter medications up high, out of reach, and locked up.

Download our free poster to share with your community: https://bit.ly/3ZOhWSz