Issuance of the  Child Health commemorative stamp promoted  social awareness. Accidents are the number one cause of death for children in America. Therefore, a major part of children's health care is prevention. Using car seats, "childproofing" the house, and immunizing against disease are all good prevention tools.

Regular conversations with doctors and nurses are also important. Decisions need to be made in a number of areas, including discipline, development, toilet training, childhood fears, and many others. Consulting with a healthcare professional makes parenting safer and easier.

The campaign to raise healthy children is waged on additional fronts. Prenatal care is important for keeping mother and baby well. Reading aloud to children, even the very young, improves their ability to learn. Regular exercise and good nutrition are also critical to good health. Pediatricians nationwide are citing obesity as a major problem confronting their patients.

Diseases of adulthood such as diabetes and hypertension often start in childhood. For this and other reasons, keeping children well means caring for the future.