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Child in pool receiving a swimming lesson
April 22, 2025/Children's Health

Is There a Right Age for Kids To Learn How To Swim?

Swimming is an essential life skill — kids should start learning to swim by age 4

Two happy kids in lifejackets climbing ladder to top deck of boat
August 5, 2024/Primary Care

Boat Safety: How To Stay Safe on Open Water

Watch the weather, keep lines of communication open and make sure everyone on board has access to a personal lifejacket or flotation device

Smiling parent holding smiling baby in a pool
June 7, 2024/Children's Health

When Can Babies Go in the Pool?

Wait until they’re at least 6 months old before your little one takes their first dunk

Lifeguard looking at water with binoculars while two kids fly kites on the beach
May 23, 2024/Primary Care

12 Summer Health Risks To Watch Out For

From bug bites and blisters to sunstroke and swimming safety, here’s how to stay well this season

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Jellyfish sting on wrist and thigh
May 20, 2024/Primary Care

Should You Pee on a Jellyfish Sting?

This persistent myth isn’t true and can actually cause more pain than relief

Kids playing in ocean/sea waves
March 29, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty

Everything You Need To Know About Sea Lice and Seabather’s Eruption

Sea lice aren’t really lice, but these tiny creatures can trigger an unpleasant allergic reaction

Family enjoying the hot tub on their back porch wit younger boy splashing the water.
December 14, 2022/Wellness

Are Hot Tubs Bad for You? Here’s How To Soak Safely

Hot tubs aren’t safe if you’re pregnant, prone to seizures or have heart conditions

3 people in a hot tub.
December 6, 2022/Wellness

Benefits of Hot Tubs

A hot soak can relieve pain, improve sleep and more

A child wearing a life jacket balances on a paddle-board with the help of a swimming instructor.
June 20, 2022/Children's Health

Swim Safety: How To Keep Your Kids Safe From Drowning

Make sure swimming time is safe and fun

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