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Swimming in the News

by the Water Quality & Health Council With high temperatures plaguing much of the country, the pool seems like the best bet to beat the heat. This blog highlights two interesting and entertaining...

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“Doggy”- Paddle to Health

Aquatic rehab: Not just for the dogs How cute is that? Little Jake over there is undergoing aquatic rehabilitation in an underwater treadmill after paralyzing his rear limbs in an unfortunate accident....

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Reducing the Risk of Pool Chemical Accidents

The summer swim season is here, and unfortunately so are the pool chemical-related health events. One event made national headlines in late June when about 70 people were taken to local hospitals and...

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How can a Parent Help Maintain the Fun and Decrease the Risks Associated with...

Interactive spray fountains, splash parks and splash pads are popular summertime venues where kids can cool off and have fun in “zero-depth” or very shallow water. Many urban areas feature these...

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A “How to” Video on Pool Chemical Safety

A new report1 by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention features statistics on pool chemical incidents during the period 2003-2012.  The highlights include: An estimated 4,247 people2 per...

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Staying Healthy in the Hot Tub

  What is a hot tub? A stress-free, aqueous haven, or a water barrel brimming with bacteria? That was the essence of the question addressed in a recent Huffington Post interview with Centers for...

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Safe Fun in the Kiddie Pool

A Word to the Wise: If you plan to leave the end of a garden hose submerged in the pool, remember that not all states require backflow preventers on hoses. Without a backflow preventer, it is possible...

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Swimming Pools Myths Busted over the Airwaves

We recently completed our annual Healthy Pools “radio media tour” of 23 radio stations across the US, during which we dispelled common swimming pool myths and promoted tips on staying healthy in the...

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West Nile Virus: A Seasonal Epidemic in North America

West Nile Virus Activity by State – United States, 2015 (as of August 11, 2015) Map courtesy of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention This summer North America is once again experiencing a...

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Responding to Dengue Fever

The female Aedes aegypti mosquito is the “vector” that transmits dengue fever from person to person.Image reprinted from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. In the wake of recent...

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