The Triple A's of healthy swimming

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Awareness Learn about recreational water illnesses and healthy swimming practices. The first step in preventing illness is knowing the circumstances that cause it. A link to the CDC's information on recreational water illnesses is provided in the main article. (photo by Afonso Lima)

Awareness Learn about recreational water illnesses and healthy swimming practices. The first step in preventing illness is knowing the circumstances that cause it. A link to the CDC's information on recreational water illnesses is provided in the main article. (photo by Afonso Lima)
Action Swimmers can take an active part in keeping public pools healthy for everyone by practicing six healthy swimming behaviors, most of which involve activities outside of the pool. (photo by Wild Thing - Salome)
Action #1: Do not swim while sick with diarrhea. The germs that cause diarrhea can live in a properly maintained pool for up to 10 days. Indianapolis requires city pool users to wait 14 days before swimming after being sick, especially if they have had diarrhea. (photo by Scott Snyder)
Action #2: Avoid getting pool water in the mouth and definitely never swallow it. (photo by Erdogan Ergun)
Action #3: Practice good hygiene by taking a shower before swimming and washing up after bathroom breaks. (photo by Jean Scheijen)
Action #4: Watch children closely and remove them from the pool for bathroom breaks. (photo by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=307482866218">Svilen Milev</a>)
Action #5: Check diapers frequently. Do not change dirty diapers at poolside. Instead, take the child to a bathroom or diaper-changing station.Parents should wash their hands before returning to the pool. (photo by Marco Ariesen)
Action #6: Wash children before they get into the pool. Be sure their little backsides are clean, especially after bathroom breaks. (photo by Jean Scheijen)
Advocacy: Educate others about recreational water illnesses and healthy swimming behaviors. (photo by Herman Brinkman)
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