Before you go swimming this season, proteect yourself and your family from Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs)
Swimming season is upon us. The skies are blue, and warm weather has returned. It’s time to break out the swim suits, lather on the sunscreen, and head to the local pool. Swimming and other water-related activities such as water skiing and boating are excellent ways to spend leisure time and to engage in physical activity. However, it is important for everyone to follow basic guidelines to prevent Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs).
RWIs are illnesses that are spread by swallowing, breathing in the vapors of, or having contact with contaminated water. Although most ...
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Don’t Go Overboard
Before you go swimming this season, proteect yourself and your family from Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs)
Swimming season is upon us. The skies are blue, and warm weather has returned. It’s time to break out the swim suits, lather on the sunscreen, and head to the local pool. Swimming and other water-related activities such as water skiing and boating are excellent ways to spend leisure time and to engage in physical activity. However, it is important for everyone to follow basic guidelines to prevent Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs).
RWIs are illnesses that are spread by swallowing, breathing in the vapors of, or having contact with contaminated water. Although most ...
