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Health Department: Prevent Catch and Spread of Water Illnesses

The DuPage County Health Department provides information on recreational water illnesses in time for public pool season to begin.

The has information on recreational water illnesses, just in time for those planning trips to local swim clubs and water parks.

“Germs on your body end up in the water,” according to a release from the Health Department. In addition to contact with contaminated water in public waters, water illnesses “can also be caused by chemicals in the water or chemicals that evaporate from the water and cause indoor air quality problems.”

Those infected may be susceptible to diarrhea, or infections of the skin, ear, eye, or respiratory system. Children, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems are especially at risk, according to the Health Department.

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Proper hygiene is the most effective way to combat and prevent the spread of recreational water illnesses. Shower before entering public waters, and wash your hands after using the bathroom. Don’t swim when you have diarrhea.

These tips can also be utilized at health clubs and gyms. For more information, visit the DuPage County Health Department website.

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