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About CSN Contact Us Every year in the US, 3,572 people die from drowning. Nine hundred and forty five of them are children. Children account for one out of four drowning deaths. This infographic from the Children’s Safety Network covers the demographics of drownings, locations of drownings, near drowning, and prevention. Swim safely this summer!…
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Crystal Isaac Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Flu season is still here, and chances are you or someone you know might be dealing with a stuffy nose. For many people, Neti Pots are a go-to item for much needed sinus relief. The nasal irrigation systems use saline — or saltwater — to treat congested sinuses caused…
This Baby Got Second-Degree Burns From a Garden Hose
By Hayley Malan June 8, 2018 With the weather warming up for summer we will look to water activities to cool us down outdoors. Summer is associated with pools, the beach, running through sprinklers, slip n’ slides or even just a hose down to relieve the heat. But with the fun of summer comes the dangers…
Boy Dies Days After Swimming: What is ‘Dry Drowning’?
By Rachael Rettner, Senior Writer | June 9, 2017 Credit: StacieStauffSmith Photos/Shutterstock A 4-year-old boy in Texas died recently, nearly a week after he went swimming, from what his parents were told was “dry drowning.” But what exactly does this mean? The boy, Frankie Delgado, was playing in the waters of the Galveston Bay when he was knocked…
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