Recreational water illnesses

National Healthy and Safe Swimming Week
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National Healthy and Safe Swimming Week

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National Healthy and Safe Swimming Week

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:49-07:00May 26th, 2016|Preparedness|

For the 12th year in a row, the week before Memorial Day has been designated as National Healthy and Safe Swimming Week. This week is dedicated to focusing on simple steps swimmers can take to help ensure a healthy and safe swimming experience. While most people know they can get sick from eating or drinking contaminated [...]

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Swim Safe Arizona
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Swim Safe Arizona

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Swim Safe Arizona

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:49:12-07:00July 15th, 2015|Preparedness, Prevention|

We are now well into the hot summer months and, with frequent excessive heat warnings, Arizonans are cooling off by splashing into pools and water parks around the state. Swimming has many health benefits , but it’s important to practice safe swimming in order to avoid injury or illness. Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) are caused [...]