Record where and when you see the DuPage County Health Department mentioned and a brief description of the message. Look for us in newspaper ads, articles, on television, radio, billboards, in movie theaters, church bulletins, etc. For example, you would write: 

	Sunday, April 8   Daily Herald   page 8     Health Department Sponsors Immunization Clinic Monday, April 9   Chicago Tribune   page 7     Health Department Well Child Clinic

Contest time period June 1 – August 31, 2001. Entries must be postmarked on or before September 1, 2001.

Mail to: 
OPEE Contest
DuPage County Health Department
111 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, Illinois 60187

Judging based on number and accuracy. 
The entries with the most correct findings will win these GREAT PRIZES.

  1. Most car seats are designed to protect children under 40 pounds.
     When children grow  out of their car seats, many people believe seat
     belts should be used. Research has found that seat belts are
     designed for adults, not for children.

  2. Booster seats are recommended for those under 80 pounds 
     or 4 feet 9 inches. Seat belts fit better and car rides are safer. 

  3. All children under 12 years of age should ride in the back seat. 
     The back seat is safer.

  4. People riding in the passenger side of the front should move the seat
     back as far as possible. This makes the seat farther from the air bag.
     Air bags are lifesavers when used with seat belts.

  5. Seat belts should ride low over the tops of the thighs and under the 
     hip bone. The lap belt should be snug and the shoulder strap should
     rest across the chest. 

  Remember Everyone needs to buckle up to travel safely.

  Ask your parents if you have health insurance. If you don’t, 
  it may be available through KidCare at little or no cost. Tell 
  your parents to call the Health Department and ask about
  KidCare. 682-7979 ext. 7676