Key idea: when hot weather arrives and the nation takes to the outdoors, mishaps multiply.

drowning is the fourth most frequent cause of accidental deathin the summer.

most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

the majority of water accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing

heat exhaustion comes from overdoing in hot weather.

dress in light-colored clothing to prevent heat strokes.

an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.

half of the summer deaths will occur on the highway,

first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

bees, hornets, wasps, and yellow jackets sting more people in the summertime.

outdoor and on-the-road eating increases the number of vacationing people stricken by
food poisoning
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