A new study revealed 209 children drowned in portable pools from 2001 to 2009. June 20, 2011— -- Just in time for the hot summer months, a new study warns parents that portable pools are not ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - With the hot summer months arriving, a new study warns that caregivers need to be thinking about the drowning hazards posed by portable pools, including inflatable and ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - In-ground pools are often seen as the biggest drowning danger for children, but a U.S. study warned that portable pools, including inflatable and wading pools, are just as ...
In summertime, Sunland Elementary School’s playground area is a sizzling hot cement-scape devoid of shade or children at play. But recently, a bright blue jewel of a swimming pool was placed in its ...
SPRINGFIELD — The near-drowning of a local infant June 24 has called attention to the safety issues of backyard pools, otherwise known as portable pools. Fourteen-month-old Hannah Rodgers was listed ...
A child dies every five days in portable pools during warm-weather months, according to a new study. "Parents need to be aware that these pools can present the same risks for drowning, especially for ...
In this edition of the KERA series, Vital Signs, the risk of drowning in portable pools. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has estimated one death every five days during warm weather months ...
Orange City Council is reminding owners of portable pools that NSW pool fencing and safety laws apply to them.In the recent hot weather many people ...
Pool owners are being reminded to check barriers and gates before anyone dives in or risk facing a fine. With summer in full ...
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- San Diego is bringing back its Portable Pool program to help teach children water safety skills. The program will officially open at City Heights Recreation Center starting June 17 ...