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Health Information For Kids
A medical emergency means someone needs care from a doctor right away. Let’s find out what to do if one happens.
Calling for help is the most important thing a kid can do in an emergency.
If you make an emergency phone call, here’s what to do:
After calling for help, your first thought might be to rush over to the person who’s injured. But stop and look before you do. Make sure the scene is safe. If it’s not, wait in a safe spot until a grown-up or an emergency team arrives.
If the scene is safe, and you’re sure someone called 911 (or you called it yourself), stay with the person who’s injured and wait for help to arrive. Don’t move someone who could have a neck or other bone injury — for instance, from a fall. Moving someone who has that sort of injury can make it much worse. Try to stay calm.
The best way to handle an emergency is to be prepared for one. Knowing what to do ahead of time can help you stay in control so that you can help.
Here are some ways to be ready to help in an emergency:
It’s scary to think about someone getting hurt. But the truth is that accidents can and do happen. So it’s good to know what to do if someone needs emergency medical help. Even though you’re a kid, you can make a big difference by doing the right thing.
You can be a big help when someone is hurt or in danger. How? By dialing 911. Find out more in this article for kids.
CPR saves lives. Find out how it works.
It may seem scary to go to a hospital, but doctors and nurses are there to help people who are sick or hurt feel better. Read our article for kids to find out what happens inside a hospital.
It’s scary to think about a fire happening at your house. But you can fight the fear – and prepare yourself – by learning the right way to handle a fire emergency. Find out more.
Kids love to spend hot days splashing around in a pool or the ocean. But drowning is the second most common cause of death from injuries among kids under the age of 14. Learn how to be safe.
Some simple rules can keep you safe on two wheels. Lean more about bike riding in this article for kids.
By now, you probably know what guns are and what can happen if they fall into the wrong hands. Find out how to protect yourself and how to learn about gun safety.