A growing trend of drivers using dash cams to create viral social media content may encourage risky driving behaviors, raising new concerns for adolescent driver safety and injury prevention.

Drowning remains a leading cause of death in young children, and preventing it requires both proven safety strategies and equitable access to water safety resources.

Dr. Valentina Graci and Maitland Witmer describe a new study exploring how Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking, while advancing safety for pedestrians, may impact vehicle occupants during abrupt braking events.

This post is part of our ongoing series highlighting articles from the Preventing Unintentional Injuries Among Children and Youth issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, featuring a discussion of evidence-based strategies to prevent common childhood injuries in the home.

Dr. Sara Freed shares three key takeaways from the Lifesavers 2026 Conference, highlighting how technology, data linkage, and cross-sector collaboration are advancing roadway safety research and practice.

Read abstracts of recent peer-reviewed research studies conducted by members of the Center for Injury Research and Prevention and the Center for Violence Prevention at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Read our latest roundup of notable child injury prevention news articles from March 2026.

Dr. Julie Mansfield describes her recent article highlighting how technology can prevent childhood injuries, with the goal of helping clinicians understand how design, access, and real-world use determine its effectiveness.

Read our latest roundup of notable child injury prevention news articles from February 2026.

Dr. Vivek Ashok was recently featured in a CHOP PolicyLab blog post that highlights his research on firearm violence and social media. Read more for an excerpt of the blog post.