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Summer Safety Tips May 28, 2021

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The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the deadliest for children and adolescents.
In the U.S., motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of injury-related death for ages 5 to 24.
Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1 to 4, and ranks third for children 19 and under.

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged boating, heat, lake safety, memorial day, playgrounds, safety, sports, summer, summer fun, swimming, utah, vehicle safety, water safety

Play it safe in the water June 22, 2015

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Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death for children 1 to 4 years old, and ranks third for children 19 and under.
Protect your children by watching them constantly whenever they are around any type of water.
Learning CPR will help you know what to do if there is an emergency.

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged safety, summer, water safety

Do You Know What Drowning Looks Like? August 5, 2013

Article at a Glance Drowning is not loud or noisy; it is deceptively quiet. Somebody who is drowning is unable to yell or signal for help. When your children are playing in or around water, it is important that they are under your constant supervision. Even being distracted for a few seconds can be deadly. … Continue reading “Do You Know What Drowning Looks Like?”

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged drowning, summer, water safety

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