Accidents

Changes in children's daily routines during the hot summer months can expose them to more accidents, both minor and severe. Dr. Samir Abu Rabia, a pediatrician at Clalit Health Services, recommends a way that will help parents get through the summer vacation far from the clinic.

A 5-year-old boy drowned this afternoon in a public pool in the town of Omer in the Negev. An MDA team was called to the scene and performed resuscitation efforts. His condition is critical.