Riverside County to host child safety seat check up event

Riverside County University Health System Medical Center -  Public Health will host a child safety seat check up event at the center's Parking Lot M, located at 26520 Cactus Avenue in Moreno Valley, Thursday, April 11. Riverside County photo. Used with permission.
Riverside County University Health System Medical Center - Public Health will host a child safety seat check up event at the center's Parking Lot M, located at 26520 Cactus Avenue in Moreno Valley, Thursday, April 11, it was announced today."Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. Car seat use reduces the risk for injury in crashes by up to 82 percent for children, compared with seat belt use alone," a news release from the county said. "Parents and caregivers can reduce the risk of serious injuries and death by making sure children are properly buckled in car seats, booster seats, and seat belts that are appropriate for their age and size."To help ensure that Riverside County children are buckled-up properly, Riverside University Hea
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