Injury Prevention / Safety

• Car Seat Information for Families
• Children's Hazardous Product Recalls
• Choking Hazard Information
• National Organizations for Youth Safety
• SafeKids Product Recalls
• Suicide Prevention and Information to Help Veterans
• Upstate New York Poison Center

Steuben County Public Health recommends the use of helmets at any age when riding a bicycle, skateboard, scooter, or while wearing roller skates or rollerblades. NYS requires that any child under the age of 14 wears a helmet. Helmets are available for free through the Sheriff's Office, some local police departments, and at Strong Kids Safe Kids.