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Recreational Water Illnesses

7/20/2014

 
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Summer is here, so now is the time to get out and enjoy the weather and get into the water. But don’t let all that beautiful blue water fool you; it can be contaminated with many germs that can cause recreational water illnesses (RWI).

Knowing the basic facts about RWI can make the difference between an enjoyable time at the pool, beach, or water park, and getting a rash, having diarrhea, or developing another potentially serious illness. See more from APIC.

A Remember from APIC... Practice Healthy Swimming Behaviors:
  • Don’t swim when you have diarrhea.
  • Don’t swallow or get the water from pools, lakes, rivers, or oceans in your mouth.
  • Shower before swimming.
  • Wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers.
  • Take children on bathroom breaks or check diapers often.
  • Change diapers in a bathroom and not at poolside and thoroughly clean the diaper changing area.
Additional Resources from APIC:
  1. CDC- Swimmer Protection 
  2. CDC- Recreational Water Illnesses: Information for the Public


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