Understanding Respiratory Distress
April 2, 2020
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Know the signs to look out for so that you can tell if your little one is suffering from respiratory distress.
Driveway safety is important every day of the year – but it is especially vital to be aware of driveway safety when the kids are home from school.
On average, seven children are killed each year and 60 seriously injured after being hit or run over by a motor vehicle at home. Very young children are at the greatest risk. 90% of children killed and 70% of those seriously injured are under five years of age.
As taken from the Government of South Australia Department for Infrastructure and Transport “Toward Zero Together” campaign
Kidsafe Australia has collated tips on how you can ensure your child is safe from driveway incidents. It can be downloaded here.
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Know the signs to look out for so that you can tell if your little one is suffering from respiratory distress.
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