Pool safety a summer mustLithgow MercuryMayor Neville Castle said while fencing may help in reducing drownings in backyard pools, the most effective way to prevent drowning or near-drowning is for children to be adequately supervised by a parent or other responsible adult at all times. …and more » prevent child drowning – Google News
Read More...'PLAY SAFE, STAY SAFE' – Police, lifesavers encourage summer water safetyNSW Police Online (press release)With summer now upon us, senior police and lifesavers are encouraging parents and children to be extra vigilant about water safety in a bid to prevent drowning tragedies. There were 315 drowning deaths across Australia between 1 July 2010 and 30 [...]
Read More...LOOKIN' AROUDN LITCH: Ripley beach used to be center of summer aquatic activitiesLitchfield Independent ReviewA special summertime beach activity was the Red Cross swimming program directed by our then-Sheriff Eldon Hardy, who was also county Red Cross chairman. Sylvia Wilson Kittelson and Ann Hawkinson Nonweiler are two of the Red Cross swim instructors still … [...]
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Aquatics InternationalSummer Drownings Spur Call to ActionAquatics InternationalData from a recent American Red Cross survey may help explain why. Nearly 80 percent of respondents indicated they planned to participate in a water-related recreation activity during summer 2011, but approximately 20 percent described their swimming … red cross swimming safety – Google News
Read More...Be safe around the water this summerThe New Age OnlineHe said that the campaign would give all the necessary tools to the communities of Gauteng to prevent any future drowning. Statistics indicate that for every child that dies from drowning, five others are left with permanent brain damage as a result of …and more » prevent [...]
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Catskill Daily MailSummer recreation draws to a closeCatskill Daily MailThe American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program had about 100 kids this year. Donohue said she added a third daily session to accommodate all those swimmers. “We added an early morning session for the kids in Levels 4, 5 and 6,” she said. … red [...]
Read More...Catskill Daily MailSummer rec draws to a closeCatskill Daily MailThe American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program had about 100 kids this year. Donohue said she added a third daily session to accommodate all those swimmers. “We added an early morning session for the kids in Levels 4, 5 and 6,” she said. …and more » [...]
Read More...CompleteCare offers summer health tipsThe Bridgeton News – NJ.comWhether you're swimming in the ocean or in a pool, remember that drowning is a real concern. Never swim alone, and never leave children unattended. At the beach, follow the instructions of lifeguards and always be aware of your surroundings. … prevent child drowning – Google News
Read More...As summer ends, keep safety in mindPediatric SuperSiteHowever, there is no evidence that swimming lessons or water survival skills courses can prevent drowning in babies aged younger than 1 year. The decision to enroll a 1- to 4-year-old child in swimming lessons should be made by the parent and based on … prevent child drowning [...]
Read More...Family Forum: How to Avoid a Trip to the ER With Your Child This SummerPatch.com“Sadly, we see a lot of drowning deaths that occur when a toddler wandered off near a pool or body of water, and by the time the parents realized the child was missing it was too late,” Diekema said. Diekema advises [...]
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