More than 9 million kids every year go to emergency rooms and urgent care centers for nonfatal injuries. Keep safety in mind this summer so an unexpected trip to the hospital emergency department doesn’t spoil the fun in the sun. […]
Parents looking to take their children swimming this summer need to be mindful of COVID concerns, but they should also remember the largest water hazard — drowning. […]
Drowning happens quickly and quietly. So, parents: When your kids are on, in or near the water, you need to be on alert. […]
While part of summer is making memories at local lakes and ponds, swimming holes and pools, making sure the memories are good ones means putting safety first. […]
Drowning remains the second most common cause of accidental injury and death in 15- to 19-year-olds, according to U.S. data. Boys this age are much more likely to drown than girls, notes the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). […]
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