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Learn ABCs And Ds Of Drowning Prevention
Drowning No. 1 Cause Of Preventable Death For Toddlers
POSTED: 8:38 am PDT July 3,
2009
UPDATED: 8:45 am PDT July 3,
2009
LAS VEGAS -- The Southern Nevada Health Department and FOX5 want to remind you of the ABC and Ds of drowning prevention.
- A: Adult supervision -- Never leave children unattended around pools.
- B: Barriers -- Gates, alarms and anything that makes is harder for children to get in the water.
- C: Classes -- CPR, swimming lessons.
- D: Devices -- Personal floatation devices, life jackets and rescue tools.
Previous Stories:
- July 2, 2009: Vegas Woman Charged In Girl's Drowning
- July 1, 2009: Pool Safety Net Can Prevent Drownings
- July 1, 2009: Girl Dies Following Near-Drowning
- July 1, 2009: Parents Won’t Be Charged In Child's Death
- July 1, 2009: Toddler Critical After Near Drowning
- June 30, 2009: 2-Year-Old Girl Nearly Drowns
- June 30, 2009: Vegas Boy Dies After Near-Drowning
- April 1, 2009: Firemen Go Door To Door For Drowning Prevention
- March 19, 2009: Parent's Guide To Drowning Prevention
- March 19, 2009: Police Investigate Child Drowning
- January 27, 2009: No Charges Filed In Child Drowning
- January 20, 2009: Learn How To Prevent Drownings
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