The weather is getting warmer and that means more trips to the pool and water parks. And while the water looks inviting, it can harbor germs that may cause Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), RWIs can be caused by germs spread by swallowing, breathing in mists or aerosols of, or having contact with contaminated water in swimming pools, hot tubs/spas, water playgrounds, lakes, rivers, or oceans. RWIs can be a wide variety of infections, including gastrointestinal, skin, ear, respiratory, eye, neurologic, and wound infections. There are steps we can all take to avoid RWIs.
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Want more information on safe and healthy swimming? Check out the CDC’s website.
