Dear Amazing Centennial Valley Pediatrics Patients and Caregivers,

We hope this email finds you all healthy and well!

Summer is in full swing, and hopefully you are having lots of fun--swimming, vacations, and just overall down-time!

We currently have openings for physicals!

There is always a huge crunch for school and sports physicals in August--so don't wait! Bring your kids in today!

Safety Corner

Water Safety

Summer is the time for the pool, beaches, lakes, and all kinds of water fun. We want our children safe in these environments. But water safety is something to think about year-round--we go on vacations in the winter; if you have small children at home, don't forget about the water sources in your own home (think bathtub, toilet, kiddie pool, even buckets of water). Read on for safety tips to keep your children safe around all water sources:

Sobering facts:

Drowning is the leading cause of injury death in children 1-4. 

Young children can drown in as little as an inch or two of water, and it can happen quickly and silently.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends using "layers of protection" to help kids be safe around water. 

Barriers--prevent children's access to bodies of water when they are not being directly supervised--use gates, locking doors, alarms, pool/hot tub covers, etc.

Supervision--use "touch supervision" for non-swimmers, whether it's bathtime or swim time--be within arm's reach. Assign a "water watcher"--an adult who is not being distracted by others, who is not on their phone, etc. Eyes on the children at all times.

Swim lessons/water survival skills--The AAP recommends swim lessons for all children, (and their parents). Recent studies suggest that water survival skills training and swim lessons can help reduce drowning risk for all children, including those 1 to 4 years.

Life jackets--should be used whenever around lakes, rivers, or the ocean. Adults should wear one, too. 

Be prepared--learn basic CPR, and hopefully you'll never need it

Click here for more tips from the AAP on drowning prevention at home and away--remember: drowning can happen anywhere, anytime, to anyone.

To all the dads, and those who act as dads, we hope you had an amazing Father's Day!

We love and appreciate our patients and families! Stay safe and healthy!

Love, Centennial Valley Pediatrics Providers and Staff