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Children Drown without a Sound
Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths to children ages 14 and under. A temporary lapse in supervision is a common factor in most drownings and near drownings. Child drownings can happen in a matter of seconds, in the time it takes to answer the phone. Use the links below to learn the facts about drowning and what you can do to prevent a drowning accident.

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