Parents urged to take precautions for children's well-being in summer
The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: With summer approaching, experts have reminded parents to pay attention to their children s health and safety. Chairman of Pediatrics...
Doha, Qatar: With summer approaching, experts have reminded parents to pay attention to their children’s health and safety.
Chairman of Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Emergency Centres of HMC, Dr. Mohammed Al Amri said as the summer heat intensifies over the coming months, it is essential for parents to take necessary precautions to ensure well-being of their young children.
Dr. Al Amri said as summer approaches and temperatures rise, many seek relief from the heat by heading to swimming pools and beaches. It is crucial to be aware of the potential risks associated with water activities for children.
Speaking to The Peninsula, he said swimming is a popular summer activity but poses potential dangers. Parents should always supervise their children while swimming and ensure they wear appropriate swimwear and floatation devices, depending on their age and swimming ability.
“We don’t want to hear any incident of a child drowning or near to drowning,” he said, urging parents to ensure children are equipped with proper flotation devices and know basic water safety rules.
