Health Tip: Check the Water Before Swimming

Swimming in a germ-ridden pool can make you sick.

Before you jump in, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests you:

Check the water for cleanliness.
Make sure pools and hot tubs are properly treated to get rid of germs.
Avoiding swimming if you have diarrhea or an open wound that can’t be covered.
Rinse off in a shower for one minute.
Take kids on frequent bathroom breaks. Change diapers away from the pool.
Make sure children know it’s not OK to go to the bathroom in the water. And don’t allow kids to swallow the water.

Source: HealthDay