Drowning Prevention
Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among children aged 1-4, and it is the second-leading cause of death among teens. This page contains resources for pediatricians to share with parents and caregivers and for parents to share with schools and daycare facilities.
Chapter Champion for Pediatric Emergency Initiatives: Dr. Ben Rossavik
Drowning prevention and water safety resources for parents from HealthyChildren.org.
Printable resources from Levi’s Legacy: Water Guardians, including this poster in Spanish.
AAP resource toolkit for physicians and parents at www.aap.org/drowning. Please share these resources with parents and caregivers.
Armor of Drowning Prevention Brochures from Oklahoma Swim Academy.
