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Drowning Prevention
Every year in the US, more than 1,000 children die from drowning, and many more suffer life-changing injuries. Parents need to be aware of drowning dangers and take steps to prevent it.
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Delayed Symptoms of Drowning: Know the Signs
As it turns out, the overwhelming majority of kids with a close call in the water do fine, but a few don’t. Knowing the signs and symptoms of drowning—and what to do if they occur—can mean the difference between life and death.
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Drowning Prevention Is a Family Event
As the weather warms up, our minds will drift to fun family times outside at pools and the beach. Learning about drowning prevention and emergency care in case of an accident is a must before planning water activities.
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Pool Safety
Swimming is a great way to cool off during the hot summer. Parents and caregivers need to do their part to keep kids safe in the pool and prevent drowning.
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Home Safety Series: Bathroom
From an infant tub to a full bathtub, injuries in the bathroom include falls on slippery surfaces, hot water scalds, and drowning. Keep kids safe with these bathroom safety tips.
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Pool Drains Are Not Toys: Viral Video Reminds Us to Review Pool Safety with Kids
Parents should teach their children to stay away from drains and make sure there is always a responsible adult watching children when they are in the water, regardless of their age.
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How to Keep Your Kids Safe in the Pool
Drowning is a leading cause of injury death for young children ages 1 to 4, and the fifth leading cause of unintentional injury death for people of all ages. For toddlers (children ages 1 to 4 years), swimming pools pose the greatest risk of submersion injury.
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New Study Uncovers the Dangers of Portable Pools
As the weather gets warmer, many parents will turn to pools to keep their family cool. Due to their low cost and ease of use, portable pools - which include wading pools, inflatable pools and soft-sided, self-rising pools - have become an increasingly popular alternative to expensive in-ground
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Doctors See Trend in Summer Injuries Among Children
It is a time most families look forward to every year – summertime. For parents, the warm summer months are often filled with family vacations and cookouts. For kids, it is a chance to play outdoors and enjoy a few months without homework.
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Our Top 10 Posts of 2015
As we wrap up 2015, we want to take a moment to put a bow on the top ten 700 Children’s posts from the past year. This site is a wealth of information from our clinicians, researchers and staff and we thank them, and our readers, for sharing this space with us.