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Experts suggest ‘buddy system’ to avoid drownings, particularly with youthsTwo three-year-old children died within five days of each other this past May in Ajax and Oakville, both the victims of rare backyard pool drownings.Jun 5, 2023
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Drownings are killing hundreds of Canadians each year. Experts urge cautionThe Canadian Drowning Prevention Coalition reports that more than 400 Canadians die from drowning annually. There have been 19 drownings in Quebec so far this year.CanadaMay 31, 2023
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Half of Americans admit to using a swimming pool as a bath. Here’s why you shouldn’tYou should really shower before getting in the pool.HealthMay 16, 2019
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Diving in to help someone struggling to swim should be a last resort: Lifesaving SocietyFour people drowned in B.C. so far this year trying to help someone else, compared to none last year, according to the Lifesaving Society.CanadaJul 18, 2018
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Parasites, bacteria in U.S. pools made thousands of people sick, CDC saysInfections from public pools and hot tubs made over 27,000 people sick in the U.S. over 15 years, according to a new report.HealthMay 18, 2018
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