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Fewer kids being hospitalized for near-drowning

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Half as many kids are sent to the hospital after almost drowning than were two decades ago, according to a new study that suggests public health education campaigns about drowning risks may be working. Researchers found that hospitalization rates dropped in both boys and girls, and in all age groups, from babies through teenagers. The findings are consistent with ...

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Teach Fired for Post on Drowning Kids Back at Work

New York City is considering appealing a judge's decision allowing a fired teacher to return to class.

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Drowning Rates Drop by Nearly Half Over 16 Years

Fewer American kids were hospitalized for drowning-related incidents over the past 16 years, a new study shows.

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Teacher wants to work after drowning comment

Christine Rubino was fired from teaching at PS 203 after she made a comment on Facebook following a student's drowning.

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Drowning Incidents Among Children Drop, Study Finds

The rate of children hospitalized yearly due to drowning-related incidents has dropped by 50 percent since the early 1990s, a new report finds.

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Drowning Incidents Down

New drowning-related hospitalization statistics show parents may be getting the message about swimming safety.

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