Summer is a time when children have more time off and more time to explore and to enjoy. At the same time, emergency room doctors like Josyann Abisaab see a great deal of avoidable injuries in the summer. Keep these tips in mind as you enjoy your summer with your children.
Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death among young children. Children shouldn’t be left unattended while in a bath, pool, lake or other body of water and home swimming pools should be protected and securely locked.
Since people drive more during the summer, there is an increased rate of car accidents. Make sure that children are always buckled and that they are always in the age-appropriate car seats while traveling. Heat and dehydration also cause a great deal of E.R. visits. Never leave a child in the car and keep kids well hydrated during the summer.
