As the summer wraps up and colder mornings roll in, bus stops are once again occupied by the youth as they set off for school. Naturally, this is a time for both nerves and excitement- especially as many are going back to in-person classes for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. This could be considered a large factor in the likelihood that there will be an influx of child injuries, especially when considering that the CDC estimates 9.2 emergency room visits for children with an unintentional injury. In all the excitement, it is important to be knowledgeable of the common risks and precautions that should be taken to avoid injury during “back to school” season.