Millions of people swim safely each year. However, disease transmission can occur while swimming. Here are some helpful tips to reduce your chances and other pool users' chances of becoming ill. DO NOT enter the water if you or your child has diarrhea or a communicable disease. DO NOT swallow the water.
Swimming is communal bathing.
When you are in the water you are bathing with everyone else in the pool and chlorine does not kill all germs. DO wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after a bowel movement or changing diapers. Germs on hands end up everywhere, including in the water. DO take your child to the toilet for bathroom breaks often. DO change diapers in a bathroom, not near the pool.