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Open Water Swimming Safety

Teens are the second most at-risk age group for drowning. Talk to your teen about how to make safe and smart decisions when swimming in open water.

Portable Pools

In the summertime in the U.S., a child drowns in a portable pool every 5 days.

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years and the second leading cause of injury death in children ages 5 to 9 years.