Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about health and safety issues:	Why are health and safety important? What kinds of healthy habits can help prevent illness? How can I handle stress as a parent?
Protection against harmful germs:	How can I practice safe food handling? How can I protect my child from common illnesses? What immunizations should my child have?
Identifying household hazards:	How can injuries occur around the house?
Identifying other hazards:	What types of injuries commonly occur outside of the house?
The importance of parental self-care:	Why is taking care of yourself important for keeping your child safe and healthy?

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: January 5, 2007
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics
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