Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics


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</div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Presented by Gretchen Karstens, MD, FAAP, St. Luke’s Pediatric Associates in Duluth, MN; Andrew Kiragu, MD, FAAP, medical director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Hennepin Healthcare: Sheldon Berkowitz, MD, FAAP; MNAAP president-elect and pediatrician at Children’s Minnesota</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Objectives:</strong></p>



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<li>The prevalence of children living in homes with firearms as well as the prevalence of injuries and deaths</li>



<li>Understanding firearm basics and terminology</li>



<li>Addressing firearms safety as part of routine anticipatory guidance with children of all ages</li>



<li>Incorporating questions about the presence and availability of firearms into your patient history and counsel parents about safe storage</li>



<li>Identifying resources for more information and patient handouts</li>
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Child Safety Education Resources

Firearm Violence Prevention: Counseling Parents about Safe Gun Storage Practices at the Practice Level (Part 1)