Swimming and Pool Safety

A-Z Guide

Concussion
A brief, temporary loss of consciousness following a blow to the head is called a concussion. It is possible to have a... »
Fecal-Oral Transmission
Fecal–oral transmission occurs when bacteria or viruses found in the stool of one child (or animal) are swallowed by... »
Giardia Lamblia
Giardia is a tiny single-celled parasite with a whip-like tail. It infects the GI tract of humans and many other... »
Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is very serious. A person's temperature rises over 104 degrees and he or she has an altered mental status. »
Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmer's ear is an infection of the skin that lines the ear canal. A waxy, water-resistant coating usually protects... »
Urinary Tract Infection – Cystitis
Infections of the urinary tract are common in young children. Bacteria may enter the urinary tract from the opening and... »

Q&A

Swimmer’s Ear And Sunburn
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Swimming with Ear Tubes
Making children wear ear plugs or limiting water exposure is no fun. For years, otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and... »

Blog entry

Reducing Chlorine Exposure for Young Children
How many hours a child spends in a chlorinated swimming pool before age 2 appears to influence the risk of that child... »
Safe Swimming?!
Memorial Day Weekend. Picnics. Hot weather. Summer fun. To keep swimming safe and fun, the Centers for Disease Control... »