Water Safety

Underwater breath-holding challenges may cause drowning: How to protect your kids

Underwater breath-holding challenges seen on social media have been sending some teens to the emergency room. Learn how to protect your kids.

Before your family heads to the beach this summer, CHOC experts offer tips about sunscreen, swimming, jellyfish stings and healthy eating.

Read about one family’s tragic experience with drowning and get tips to prevent children from drowning during the swimming season.

CHOC community educators offer these water safety tips to ensure your family has a safe and worry-free summer.

Drowning is the second leading cause of death in children between five and 24. Keep in mind these year-round water safety reminders.

Drowning tends to peak in summer. A CHOC pediatrician discusses secondary drowning, another rare danger that parents should be aware of.

An estimated 5,000 children under 14 are hospitalized each year for near-drowning: up to 20% are left with severe neurological disabilities.

Summer is in full swing, and it’s all about safety this season, whether your family is enjoying a day at the beach, or a backyard barbecue.