Health officials remind Minnesotan's to practice healthy swimming to prevent germs and illness

Matt McMillan — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:51:13 -0500

Awareness of illnesses and healthy swimming behaviors play an important role in stopping the spread of illnesses through recreational water, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

“Germs on and in swimmers’ bodies end up in the water and can make other people sick,” said Dr. Kirk Smith, foodborne disease supervisor for MDH “Even healthy swimmers can get sick from recreational water illnesses, but the young, elderly, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are especially at risk.”

Specific actions you can take to promote healthy swimming include:

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Health officials remind Minnesotan's to practice healthy swimming to prevent germs and illness