FDA Warns Against Use of Baby Neck Floats
The FDA warns that baby neck floats may present a serious health risk to babies following reports of at least one infant death.
Tag Archives: Swimming Pool
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CPSC Report Warns Child Drownings in U.S. Remain High
Educational programs and other measures have failed to put a significant dent in the rate of child drownings in the U.S., according to a new report.
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CPSC Report Warns About Risks To Seniors from Heaters, Pools, and Bed Rails
A new CPSC report provides tips on how seniors can avoid injuries from the use of portable heaters, pools and bed rails.
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CPSC Doles Out $1.3M in Grants to Combat Pool and Spa Drownings
The CPSC has awarded $1.3 million in grants as part of an effort to reduce pool and spa drownings in the U.S., which mostly affect young children.
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Six Flags Waterpark Lawsuit Filed After Kiddie Pool Chemical Leak Causes Injuries
A Six Flags waterpark in Texas faces a lawsuit after dozens were exposed and injured by chemicals released into a pool area for children.
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Family Vacation Rental Homes Pose Hidden Safety Risks, CPSC Warn
The CPSC has issued a list of recommendations for families returning to vacationing as lockdown restrictions are lifted.
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Higher Rates of Drownings Seen Among Native American and Black Youths: CDC
A new CDC study finds disproportionate drowning rates among Native American and Black youths in the U.S.
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Drownings Increasing Among Children Under 15, CPSC Warns
The CPSC warns of potential increases in child pool drowning deaths and injuries, despite decreases in pool use due to the pandemic.
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CPSC Seeks To Combat Pool Drownings And Entrapments With Grant Program
The CPSC has issued more than $860,000 in grants to combat pool drownings, which disproportionately affect young children.
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Fatal Child Drownings Rising In Recent Years, CPSC Warns
A new CPSC report warns that child drownings continue to increase annually, and that the pandemic lockdown may exacerbate the risks, since most fatal child drownings occur at home, during…
