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Safe Swimming Tips

Swimming is a great summer exercise activity, but along with it comes risks:

According to the Center for Disease Control, in 2003, there were 3,306 unintentional fatal drawings in the United States. That is an average of 9 people per day.

Chances are you and your loved ones will enjoy some water/pool time this summer so it's important to learn how to protect yourself, your family and your friends from germs found in contaminated water and also to prevent accidental drowning.

Health Choice Generations cares about your health and safety. By keeping these basic precautions in mind, you can make swimming as safe as it is fun this summer!

  • Never take your eyes of small children near pools, streams or waterways.
  • Don't swallow pool water; it can contain bacteria that can make you ill.
  • When swimming, take kids on frequent bathroom breaks.
  • Don't swim when you have diarrhea. This is especially important for kids in diapers. You can spread germs in the water and make other people sick.
  • Practice good hygiene. Take a shower before swimming and wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers. Germs on your body end up in the water.
  • Change diapers in a bathroom and not at poolside. Germs can spread to surfaces and objects in and around the pool and spread illness.
  • If you don't know how to swim, learn! It's the best way to stay safe around water. And, always swim with a buddy, never swim alone.
  • Children or inexperienced swimmers should take precautions, such as wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal floatation device (PFD) when around the water.
  • Watch out for the dangerous "too's" - too tired, too cold, too far from safety, too much sun, too much strenuous activity.
  • Set water safety rules for the whole family based on swimming abilities (for example, inexperienced swimmers should stay in water less than chest deep).
  • Be knowledgeable of the water environment you are in and its potential hazards, such as deep and shallow areas, currents, depth charges, obstructions and where the entry and exit points are located. The more informed you are, the more aware you will be of hazards and safe practices.
  • Learn CPR and insist that babysitters, grandparents, and others who care for your child know CPR.
These are only a few tips. For more information, visit the Red Cross' Web site: www.redcross.org and the Centers for Disease Control Web site: www.cdc.gov.

Sources: American Red Cross; Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

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