Swim Safety Tips

The most common swimming-related illnesses are diarrhea, skin rashes, swimmer’s ear, pneumonia or flu-like illness, and irritation of the eyes or respiratory tract. Here are just a few tips to help protect yourself and those you care about. 
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• Don't swallow the water.
• Use well-fitting, Coast Guard-approved life jackets, not air-filled toys (for example, waterwings), for flotation assistance.
•  Keep an eye on children at all times.
• Take kids on bathroom breaks and check diapers every hour.
• Change diapers away from the water to keep germs from getting in.
• Dry ears thoroughly after swimming which can help prevent swimmer's ear.