Rules to help keep all swimmers healthy

Published: Saturday, Aug. 11 2007 12:12 a.m. MDT

The CDC's six PLEAs that promote healthy swimming:

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• Don't swim when you have diarrhea

• Don't swallow the pool water

• Practice good hygiene. Take a shower before swimming and wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers.

• Take your kids on bathroom breaks or check diapers often

• Change diapers in a bathroom and not at poolside

• Wash your child thoroughly — especially the rear end — with soap and water before swimming

Source: www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming/cryptofacts.htm

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