Summer is on its way, and being outside is still the best place to have fun during the COVID-19 pandemic. With some restrictions being lifted, more people will be traveling to beaches, hotel pools, and other summer fun spots near the water. So today we are talking all about swim safety and drowning prevention.

Dr. Gary Kirkilas is one of our regular doctors here on Healthy Children. He is a pediatrician in Phoenix, Arizona with a unique mobile practice, as well as a spokesperson for the AAP.

We talk about designated pool watchers & lifeguards, pool safety vs. beach & lake safety, lifejackets, and when to start swim lessons