Safe Kids Mississippi
Funded by: Mississippi Office of Highway Safety
Sponsored by: LIFE of Mississippi  Safe Kids Mississippi strives to reduce
the thousands of serious and debilitating
accidental injuries incurred by children 14 and under through
education and injury prevention.
FACTS
More children are killed due to unintentional injuries
than all childhood diseases combined.
Ninety percent of all childhood injuries are preventable.
This year 13 million children will be hurt seriously
enough to require medical attention.
REMEMBER
Place emergency numbers and first aid supplies
near the telephon

  Safe Kids Mississippi:
1-Provides safety information;
2-Promotes safety practices with Safe Kids' Mascot, KIDDO
the safety kangaroo, which is a main attraction for preschoolers;
3-Participates in safety presentations for children and adults; and
4-Advocates for protection programs to make the world a safer place for children

MS Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations
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For reservations to learn how to install your child's
safety seat or to schedule an event in your community,
e-mail Safe Kids Mississippi at safekidsms@bellsouth.net		  
Calendar of events             Photo Page

The Major Injury Risk Areas for Children ages 14 and under are:
1. Motor vehicle injury--motor vehicle occupant,
     pedestrian, bicyclist;
2.  Fire and burns;
3.  Drowning and near-drowning;
4.  Poisonings and choking;
5.  Unintentional firearm shootings; and
6.  Falls.





Each year in the United States, more children die from
preventable injuries than from all pediatric diseases combine.
Many of thenonfatal cases result in serious, long term disability.
Safe Kids Mississippi is a 501c 3, nonprofit organization
dedicated to reducing childhood injury and death from
unintentional causes. Your tax deductible donations will
help to insure the continuation of our efforts throughout the state.
Please mail your contributions to:

Safe Kids Mississippi
1304 Vine Street
Jackson, MS  39202
Phone: 601-360-0531  Fax: 601-360-0537
E-Mail
Map and Directions to Office
Michael Hughes--Director



Safe Kids Worldwide Network