May 2025

Vol. 4, Issue 5

Summer is officially upon us! We know each of you are looking forward to some much needed time away so you can relax and rejuvenate. We hope you will join us for our virtual school nurse workshops this summer - be sure to register to secure your spot today! On behalf of everyone at Children’s of Alabama, thank you for your continued commitment to your students. We hope you have a relaxing summer break, and we look forward to seeing you at our school nurse workshops.

The Monthly Spotlight

National Water Safety Month

Did you know... Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among children between 1 and 4 years old.¹ Additionally, it is the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children 19 and under.¹ Because of this, and with summer break upon us, it is important to teach your children about water safety. Adults should keep young children and those who are weaker swimmers within an arm's reach, and remind those who are more experienced swimmers to always swim with a partner.² When multiple adults are present, take turns being the water watcher,² and verbalize who this is so there is no confusion. For more information, visit childrensal.org/water-safety.

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Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke

On average, 37 children die per year due to pediatric vehicular heatstroke (PVH).¹With over 1,000 children having tragically died due to PVH,¹ it is vital that we all do our part to prevent hot car deaths. One way this can be done is by creating reminders - place your personal belongings in the back seat when traveling with a child. Alternatively, place your child's bag or a stuffed animal in the front seat. Be sure to establish your own routine to ensure you Stop. Look. Lock. For more information, visit childrensal.org/hot-car-safety.

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