Post-Holiday Safety

January 8, 2026

In 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 10 deaths and nearly 155,000 emergency room visits involving children under 12 due to toy-related injuries. With children playing with their new holiday toys, bikes, and gadgets, doctors say this time of year can bring hidden safety risks. Dr. David Bergamo is a pediatric emergency physician with Hackensack Meridian Health, who treats young patients at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Welcome Dr. Bergamo!

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