- When You Swim, Swim Healthy!
Information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control about recreational water illnesses (RWIs).
www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming/index.htm
- 12 Steps for Prevention of Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs)
Information about recreational water illnesses and ways to help prevent them for people who own, manage, operate, or work at pools, waterparks, hot tubs, and spas.
www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming/twelvesteps.htm
- Swimming and Waterborne Diseases
Explains the kinds of diseases one can catch from swimming in the ocean, lakes and rivers, and pools and hot tubs.
healthlink.mcw.edu/article/959984740.html
- InteliHealth: Water Wisdom
Describes the risks of infection from waterborne bacteria including cryptosporidium, E. coli, and shigella. Also offers tips for safe swimming.
www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9273/24388.html
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