U.S. drowning deaths rising again after years of decline
Following decades of declines, drowning deaths are once again climbing in the United States, new government data shows.
May 15, 2024
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Following decades of declines, drowning deaths are once again climbing in the United States, new government data shows.
May 15, 2024
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Drowning is the leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 4 years old in the United States, and too many older children continue to die in the water, according to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ...
Jun 12, 2023
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A parent survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago published in the journal Pediatrics found intergenerational trends in swimming skills, with stark racial and ethnic differences.
Dec 9, 2022
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Many children missed out on potentially lifesaving swimming lessons during the pandemic, so parents should enroll them in classes as soon as possible, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends.
Jun 13, 2022
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Based on the positive results of a new pilot study offering personalized aquatic occupational therapy for 19 autistic children, researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine will expand ...
May 24, 2022
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As the weather warms and families flock to pools, dirty water may dampen the fun.
May 23, 2022
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Schools and institutions that conduct regular surveillance COVID-19 testing of their entire population go through a lot of tests. Many use an approach called "pooled testing" to make the process more efficient.
Feb 17, 2022
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the SalivaDirect PCR COVID-19 test created by the Yale School of Public Health for use with pooled saliva samples.
Nov 2, 2021
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As NSW and Victoria speed toward target COVID vaccination rates and the associated relaxation of lockdown rules, many are considering a trip to the local pool in the near future.
Oct 7, 2021
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Q: We want to install a swimming pool in our backyard. How can we make it as safe as possible for our young children and their friends?
Jul 2, 2021
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