"Drowning”
FOR AIR WEEK OF June 13, 2005

"I only turned my back for a few seconds."

Too often these are the words spoken after a child drowns. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children under 4.

Hi, I’m Dr. John Hellerstedt with the Children’s Health Minute, presented by this station and TexCare-- connecting families with CHIP and Children’s Medicaid.

Swimming season is here. It’s a time for family fun, but it can end in tragedy in just seconds. Classes in water safety and swimming can help keep your children safer in and around the water. Make sure they swim with a buddy and only in a supervised area.

But remember, constant supervision by an adult who is trained in life-saving techniques and CPR is the best way to prevent drowning.