Unintentional injuries kill more than 7,000 children ages 1 to 19 in the U.S. each year — close to 20 deaths per day.

Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children aged 4 and under, and deaths increase during the summer as people head to ...

More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years. “When drowning occurs, seconds matter,” said Dr. Rohit Shenoi, the ...

With peak drowning season being in July in the US, Oldham County EMS is reminding people of how to stay safe around pools.

Tragically, WAVY has reported on several drowning incidents involving children this season, which prompted local health ...

Collin Gates, 14, had an undiagnosed congenital heart defect that led to cardiac arrest ...

Here are clear, evidence‑based tips to make your home pool safer for kids, according to water‑safety experts such as the ...

A Macedonia toddler survived after a 911 dispatcher used specialized autism training, highlighting drowning risks and the ...

Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps (NVAC) will be hosting a free child and infant CPR class on Saturday, July 18, 9-10 am. This class will be completely free and registration is required. Registration ...

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer is being credited with saving the life of a 6-year-old child who was ...

The American Red Cross offers training for caregivers that cover topics like choosing age-appropriate activities, basic child care, feeding, child behavior, diapering and picking up a child safely.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, children take notice when their parents do not always practice the safety lessons they preach. In one study, children ages 7-12 were aware that their parents’ own use of safety ...