To fight against the high temperatures, you will probably want to swim. Whether you do it at sea, in a lake or at the private or public pool, here are some essential reminders.
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For kids
“It is important to teach children to swim as soon as possible or at least to get them used to the aquatic environment”, recalls Public HealthFrance.
And even if they know how to swim, and “regardless of the bathing place, a child must always be supervised permanently and brought together by a single responsible adult”, recommends the agency. “The best thing is to bathe with the child. » This will prevent you the risk of drowning.
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For adults
If you can’t swim, it’s never too late to learn. And there again, even if you are a good swimmer: “you have to take into account your state of health; do not swim if you feel a physical disorder (fatigue, health problems, chills); do not overestimate your physical condition and swimming level; do not consume alcohol before swimming; enter the water gradually, especially after long exposure to the sun. »
This last recommendation helps to prevent the risk of hydrocution.
Finally, “it is necessary to take account of the bathing environment, especially in waterways, bodies of water and at sea, to find out about the weather conditions and, in general, to respect the instructions of safety, bathing bans and bathing in supervised areas marked with bathing flags”, concludes Public HealthFrance.
