Activities during which a helmet should be worn include ice skating, rollerblading, skiing, and bike riding. Activities that require a helmet for safety but aren’t as commonly used include skateboarding, tobogganing, riding a scooter and horseback riding.

Being experienced at an activity or sport doesn’t reduce the risk for injury. Head injuries range from bruises and concussions to paralysis and death.

Injuries can happen at any time and to anyone. They can’t always be prevented, but we can protect ourselves and our loved ones by wearing a helmet when appropriate.