Water safety tips from the CDC including drowning prevention, pool chemical injury prevention, and keeping swimmers safe.
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The following reminders and tips are from the CDC’s “Guidelines for Keeping Your Pool Safe and Healthy.” From keeping swimmers health, to pool chemical recommendations, and drowning prevention tips, this list can serve as a tear-out for families to reference throughout the summer season.
According to the CDC, more children aged 1 to 4 years die from drowning than any other cause.
Tips to prevent drowning:
The CDC noted that pool chemical injuries make up approximately 4500 emergency department visits annually in the United States, with over one-third occurring in children or teenagers. Pool chemicals are also the first defense against germs that can result in swimming-related illnesses, making recommended levels for chlorine or bromine very important to maintain.
Recommendations to kill germs in the pool:
The CDC recommends the following to keep swimmers safe:
Reference:
Guidelines for keeping your pool safe and healthy. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. May 15, 2024. Accessed June 13, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/safety/what-you-can-do-to-stay-healthy-in-swimming-pools.html
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