Summer water fun can bring drowning risks: How to stay safe

Medical X-Press – Staff Writer

“With children, I always recommend starting swim lessons at an early age and having parents put on floaties or life vests on their children when near any water. Parents should also never let their kids swim alone without supervision and ensure they’re following safety measures just like they would in other situations,” said Dr. Samuel Prater. He is medical director of emergency services at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.

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