Recreational Water Illness
Resources
Baby Net - Center for Development and Disability
Baby Net - Center for Development and Disability
Baby Net - Center for Development and Disability |
Cryptosporidium
Cryptosporidium
Cryptosporidium is one of the leading causes of waterborne disease, or disease caused by contaminated drinking water or recreational water. |
Domestic Violence Hotline
Domestic Violence Hotline
Domestic Violence Hotline |
Escherichia coli O157:H7
Escherichia coli O157:H7
One of the hundreds of strains of the bacterium Escherichia coli. Most strains are harmless and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals. |
Families First New Mexico
Families First New Mexico
Families First New Mexico |
Giardia
Giardia
One of the leading causes of waterborne disease, or disease caused by contaminated drinking water and recreational water. |
Growing Up New Mexico
Growing Up New Mexico
Growing Up New Mexico |
Healthy Swimming & Recreational Water
Healthy Swimming & Recreational Water
Information for the public, public health and medical professionals, and aquatics staff so everyone can maximize the health benefits of swimming while minimizing the risk of illness and injury. |
Healthy Swimming FAQ
Healthy Swimming FAQ
Knowing the basic facts about recreational water illnesses can make the difference. |
Healthy Swimming Health Promotion Materials
Healthy Swimming Health Promotion Materials
Many people are unaware of how to protect themselves during recreational swimming activities. Whether you're looking for answers to your own questions, are interested in aquatics staff training, or are an educator seeking to raise awareness about recreational water illnesses or other topics, the links below should serve as a valuable resource. |
Hot Tub Rash
Hot Tub Rash
Hot tub rash, or dermatitis, is an infection of the skin. |
Information for Aquatics Staff
Information for Aquatics Staff
Properly maintaining pools and educating staff and swimmers on healthy swimming behaviors help keep germs that cause recreational water illnesses out of aquatic facilities. |
New Mexico Childhood Education And Care Department
New Mexico Childhood Education And Care Department
New Mexico Childhood Education And Care Department |
New Mexico Summer Food
New Mexico Summer Food
New Mexico Summer Food |
New Mexico WIC
New Mexico WIC
New Mexico WIC |
Poison Control Centers
Poison Control Centers
Poison Control Centers |
Pool Inspection & Safety
Pool Inspection & Safety
The City of Albuquerque provides information on swimming pool health and safety (including checklists, public health tips, and links to related topics). |
Pool Safety Council
Pool Safety Council
Dedicated to overall pool safety and, specifically, the prevention of child drowning nationwide. |
Shigella
Shigella
Found in every part of the United States and throughout the world. The bacteria can enter the water through various ways, including sewage overflows, sewage systems that are not working properly, and polluted storm water runoff. |
Swimmer's Ear
Swimmer's Ear
Swimmer's ear is a common problem that can cause pain and discomfort for children and swimmers of all ages. |