CDC Partner Toolkit for Healthy Swimming

As summer begins, many individuals enjoy swimming, playing, and relaxing at the pool. CDC reminds each of us how to help protect ourselves, our families, and our friends from germs that cause diarrhea when swimming or playing in the water. Follow these tips: stay out of the water if you are sick with diarrhea; don’t poop in the water; don’t swallow the water; and take kids on bathroom breaks and check diapers every hour. Before going in pools, splash pads, and hot tubs, rinse off. A 1-minute shower will remove most of the dirt, sweat, and oils on your body that use up the pool chemicals needed to kill germs. Follow and share these and other healthy swimming steps to help protect you and those you care about from getting sick. Also, see the partner toolkit for social media and other resources.