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FOCUS ON
SWIMMING
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| July 2013 • #56 |
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| A Note from the Medical Editor |
Summertime is the perfect opportunity for kids to spend time outside swimming, splashing, and playing. However, no child or adult is “drown proof.” In fact, drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children younger than 14, and home swimming pools are the most common place for children younger than 5 to drown.
So whether your summer plans include a nearby body of water or hanging out in your own backyard, make sure the whole family follows swim safety practices, stays hydrated and wears sunscreen.
~Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
Medical Editor, HealthyChildren.org
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| Swimming Pool Safety |
Do you have a swimming pool in your backyard or know someone who does? Supervision is key when kids are in the water. Go > |
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| Infant Swimming (Video) |
In this video, Pediatrician Dr. Lewis First explains what to look for when choosing a swim program and what to wear in the water to be safe. Go > |
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| Swimmer's Ear in Children |
Swimmer’s Ear can be very painful! Learn the signs and symptoms here, as well as ways to prevent your child from getting this common condition. Go > |
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| Featured Tip |
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Blow-up water wings, toys, rafts, and air mattresses should never be used as life jackets or life preservers. If these devices deflate, or your child slips off them, she could be in serious danger. |
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