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Water Safety (Recreational)
Playing in the water - whether swimming, boating or diving - can be fun. It can also be dangerous, especially for children. Being safe can help prevent injuries and drowning. To stay safe in the water
• Avoid alcohol when swimming or boating
• Wear a life jacket whenever you're in a boat
• Don't swim alone, or in bad weather
• Learn CPR
• Learn to swim and teach your children to swim
• Supervise your children when they are in the water
• Prevent sunburns - use plenty of sunscreen (NIH)
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