CDC: Helmets, car seat safety, and secure firearms key to preventing child injuries

On National Injury Prevention Day, health experts highlight that unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the U.S. The CDC stresses prevention measures: properly fitted helmets for bikes and scooters, keeping children rear‑facing in car seats as long as possible, and safely storing firearms—unloaded, locked, and with ammunition kept separately.