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A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
By Mike Stobbe | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 4, 2026
· 5 min read
Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years.
“When drowning occurs, seconds matter,” said Dr. Rohit Shenoi, the lead author of a recent American Academy of Pediatrics warning. “Quick rescue and resuscitation can mean the difference between li...
Key takeaway ” About 4,000 to 5,000 Americans drown each year.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years.
“When drowning occurs, seconds matter,” said Dr. Rohit Shenoi, the lead author of a recent American Academy of Pediatrics warning. “Quick rescue and resuscitation can mean the difference between li...
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