
SUNDAY, April 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Drowning isn’t always accompanied by the stereotypical flailing and cries for help.It can happen wherever there’s water, including streams, lakes, water parks, bathtubs and even toilets.It’s also often preventable, according to an expert from Penn State Health, who offered tips for parents as water recreation season begins.“A child can drown in less than 2 inches of water,†said Jen Lau, manager of the Pediatric Trauma and Injury Prevention Program at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey, Pa.About two-thirds of drownings among infants happen in a bathtub, Lau noted. They should always be supervised and within arm’s reach while bathing.“We’ve seen cases where the briefest distractions have led to tragedy,†Lau...