Preventing Injuries

Overview June 30, 2016

Preventing Child and Teen Injuries

Resources available to help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), bike and car accidents and other common forms of childhood injury.

General information May 17, 2016

Preventing Childhood Injuries

Injuries are the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 19, and most of these injuries can be prevented. Contact us for more information on:

Free bike helmets
Car seat inspection referrals
Gun lock distribution
Safe driving programs for local high schools

General information May 17, 2016

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden unexplained death of an infant under one year of age.

The SIDS Program focuses on educating families and childcare providers about SIDS and what can be done to reduce the risk of SIDS, such as placing babies on their back to sleep.

The San Mateo County SIDS Program provides health education, resources and grief counseling for families.

The goals of the program are to:

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