You may be planning a dip in the pool or lake this Memorial Day weekend. Aquatic experts encourage you to take steps to make sure everyone is safe before going into the water. Drowning is the leading ...
With summer's arrival, many folks will be cooling off at pools, lakes and ocean beaches. Awareness of the dangers these waters pose and taking precautions can prevent those excursions from ending in ...
RICHMOND, Va. — Drowning, known as a "fast and silent killer," is the leading cause of accidental death for children aged 1 to 4. It can happen to anyone, from children to strong swimmers at pools, ...
As families dive into summer fun and the swim season begins, it’s the ideal time to review precautions to keep everyone safe. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the U.S ...
As Oklahoma families head outdoors for summer fun, doctors are urging parents to keep safety top of mind, especially when it comes to swimming, sun exposure, and heat. Dr. Courtney Stahls with ...
Families play a vital role in teaching children how important it is to learn to swim and be safe in and around water. The American Red Cross has developed resources to help parents, caregivers and ...
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — According to the Centers for Disease Control, accidental drowning is the leading cause of death among toddlers. For children ages 5-14, drowning is the second leading cause of ...
Proper supervision, safety precautions like locked gates around pools, life jackets, and of course, swim lessons, are ways to prevent drowning and keep children safe in and around the water. Lyndi ...
As families gear up to celebrate Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer, pediatricians are urging parents to prioritize water safety to help prevent drowning incidents, particularly ...
CLEVELAND — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identifies drowning as the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for children ages one to 14, with 4,000 deadly unintentional ...
Formal swimming lessons significantly reduce the risk of drowning for young children. More than 40 million adults don't know how to swim; more than half have never taken a lesson. Nonfatal drowning ...