May Is Childhood Drowning Prevention Month In Illinois

May Is Childhood Drowning Prevention Month In Illinois

May is Childhood Drowning Prevention Month in Illinois. Parents are being reminded to constantly supervise their children when they are in or near water to prevent any accidental drowning deaths. Last year, 18 Illinois children lost their lives to accidental drowning. The CDC says drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages one to four.