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Ala. Department of Public Health shares germ safety tips for swimming pools, splash pads
ALABAMA (WTVM) – Swimming and splash pads are a fun and easy way to stay active and cool off during the summer, but the Alabama Department of Public Health wants to remind you how to stay safe from germs. The germs in the water can cause people to become sick, whether from swallowing water or …
World’s best tidal and oceanside pools
(CNN) — Cooling off on a hot day at the beach doesn’t have to involve braving the surf. Whether it’s a man-made bath or a natural pool hewn into a cliff face, these beautiful spots by the coast offer the chance for a perfect summer dip without the need to keep an eye out for …
‘Crypto’ warning: CDC says fecal parasite can live for days in swimming pools
The parasite’s full name is cryptosporidium. It causes cryptosporidiosis, which can leave healthy adults suffering from “profuse, watery diarrhea” for as long as three weeks. The effects can be worse for children, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems. “The number of treated recreational water-associated outbreaks caused by cryptosporidium drives the summer seasonal peak …
