Keeping Kids Safe Around Windows

At least 8 Oregon children have fallen from upper-story windows already this year, including a 2-year old Southeast Portland boy who fell out of a second-story window and fractured his skull.

Thousands of kids fall out of windows in the U.S. every year: the damage can be catastrophic, ranging from head injuries and internal bleeding to fatalities. Keep your family safe this summer – see 7 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Around Windows.

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