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CDC Recommends Public Pool and Spa Users to Test the Water Yourself: Free Test Strips
Seeded on Mon May 31, 2010 12:09 AM EDT (healthypools.org)
In response to poor Pool and Spa Inspection Studies, the CDC recommends public pool and spa users to test the chlorine and pH themselves. In partnership with the CDC, is offering free test strips to the public.
CDC - Recreational Water Illness (RWI) Prevention Week - Recreational Water Illness (RWI) - Healthy Swimming & Recreational Water - Healthy Water
Seeded on Sun May 30, 2010 11:59 PM EDT (cdc.gov)
May 24-30, 2010 is the CDC's Recreational Water Illness (RWI) prevention Week. Take the time to visit the link to find out more about RWIs and how to protect yourself and your loved ones. A few minutes of education could prevent someone you love from getting very sick.
CDC - Legionella - Recreational Water Illness (RWI) - Healthy Swimming & Recreational Water - Healthy Water
Seeded on Sun May 30, 2010 8:30 PM EDT (cdc.gov)
Most people are not aware hot tubs can harbor legionella bacteria. Legionella is the bacteria responsible for causing Legionnaires disease, a serious form of pneumonia. Several outbreaks and individual cases of Legionnaires disease have been identified worldwide.
Violations Identified from Routine Swimming Pool Inspections --- Selected States and Counties, United States, 2008
Seeded on Sun May 30, 2010 4:46 AM EDT (cdc.gov)
The CDC released a new Swimming Pool inspection study in the MMWR May 21, 2010 looking at data from 120,020 pool inspections conducted by public health agencies in 2008.
Tourist killed by hotel water
Seeded on Sun Dec 13, 2009 6:03 PM EST (MiamiHerald.com)
A foreign visitor has died and at least two other people have become sick after staying at a downtown Miami luxury hotel, and health officials are blaming an unusual type of pneumonia called Legionnaire's Disease.
2 deaths tied to Legionnaires' disease :: News Sun :: News
Seeded on Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:42 AM EST ()
"Public health authorities are investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease associated with two deaths at The Park at Vernon Hills, a retirement community."
Hot tubs- Healthy or unhealthy choice? Part 3
Seeded on Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:07 AM EDT (askmando.com)
Legionella expert Frank Rosa talks about the health risks of Hot tubs. This is Part 3/3 in his series of articles about the issues. "In previous installments we looked at the history and health threats, here we will look at methodologies to address the issues."
Hot tubs-healthy or unhealthy choice? Part 2
Seeded on Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:57 AM EDT (content.yudu.com)
Legionella expert Frank Rosa talks about the risk of Legionnaires disease from Hot Tubs.
Hot Tubs-healthy or unhealthy choice? Part 1
Seeded on Sat May 16, 2009 2:07 AM EDT (askmando.com)
Water expert Frank Rosa evaluates the risks and benefits of using hot tubs.
Communitywide Cryptosporidiosis Outbreak--Utah, 2007, October 15, 2008, 300 (15): 1754
Seeded on Wed Oct 29, 2008 2:16 AM EDT (jama.ama-assn.org)
Cryptosporidiosis outbreaks linked to swimming pools are on the rise in the US and abroad. This JAMA article outlines the details of a large outbreak in Utah in 2007.
6 Ways to Avoid Infections at the Gym - On Fitness (usnews.com)
Seeded on Wed Oct 29, 2008 2:10 AM EDT (US News & World Report)
Poorly maintained gyms can pose infection risks in some cases. This article outlines some specific techniques to reduce this risk. The author forgets to mention, hot tubs can also be a risk for legionnaires disease, staph, and mycobacteria infections.
Saint Agnes Hospital in Fresno, CA has Legionnaires' case
Seeded on Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:58 PM EDT (Covering Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley in Central California - Fresno Bee)
A Fresno hospital has identified a patient has contracted Legionnaires disease during his admission. Testing of the hospital water found legionella contamination.
Seven cases of Legionnaires' Disease reported in Oneida County
Seeded on Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:48 PM EDT (www.wktv.com)
A cluster of seven Legionnaires disease cases has been identified in Oneida County, New York, but the health department has not found the source of this community outbreak yet.
Grocery's produce misting system tested for Legionnaires' disease -- chicagotribune.com
Seeded on Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:42 PM EDT (Chicago Tribune)
Finding the source of a community outbreak of Legionnaires disease can be very challenging for public health officials. A cluster of 7 cases has occurred in Illinois and they have yet to confirm the source.
Polo Towers Las Vegas: Four Guests Diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease
Seeded on Sat Oct 18, 2008 4:57 PM EDT (ReviewJournal.com - News)
The Southern Nevada Health District issued a warning to past and present guests of Polo Towers on Friday that a bacterium common in warm water that causes Legionnaires' disease was discovered in the resort's water system.
Is your local pool a potential health hazard?
Seeded on Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:29 PM EDT (wptv.com)
You wouldn't want to eat in a restaurant with germs that could make you seriously ill. Yet many South Floridians are swimming in pools just as dangerous.
Recreational Water Illness Prevention 2008- CDC
Seeded on Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:29 AM EDT (cdc.gov)
Recreational Water Illnesses (RWI) are a significant problem in the US and abroad. The CDC features this column yearly to address the current outbreak issues and plans for risk reduction.
Call For Urgent Action at The Holiday Village, Sarigerme, Turkey
Seeded on Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:58 AM EDT (webwire.com)
On a website called tripadvisor.com, several travelers have been complaining about returning from vacation in Sarigerme, Turkey ill after staying at the Holiday Village resort.
Push for regulation of sprayparks |
Seeded on Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:24 AM EDT (WFAA - Home)
Several outbreaks of infection have occurred at sprayparks. As a result, the CDC and many states have adopted guidelines for water treatment to prevent the spread of infections to our kids.
'Killer bacteria is in most homes' Legionella
Seeded on Thu Oct 16, 2008 1:48 PM EDT (getreading.co.uk)
This story story is about a family who is warning people about the risks of contracting Legionnaires disease from your own home if you do not take proper measures to prevent contamination of your warm water tank and plumbing.
Poorly maintained public pools a growing health concern in South Florida
Seeded on Thu Oct 16, 2008 1:50 AM EDT (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
"Health officials say the public needs to realize that a poorly maintained pool or spa poses health risks."
Families frustrated by lack of information on Legionnaires' outbreak at St. Peter's | mycentraljersey.com | MyCentralJersey.com
Seeded on Sun Oct 12, 2008 11:00 PM EDT (mycentraljersey.com)
Hospital associated Legionnaires disease continues to be a problem in the US and abroad. Better public health policies and prevention strategies are needed.
New Regulations for ALL Public Pool and Spas
Seeded on Sun Oct 12, 2008 8:02 PM EDT (cpsc.gov)
Drowning is the second leading killer of kids under the age of 14. Some of these drownings have been caused by dangerous pool and spa drains that are a risk of suction entrapment.
Surveillance for Waterborne Disease and Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water and Water not Intended for Drinking --- United States, 2005--2006
Seeded on Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:45 AM EDT (cdc.gov)
This is a CDC report of the Waterborne Diseases and Outbreaks associated with drinking water in the US during 2005-2006. Several deficiencies in our water systems are identified.
Surveillance of Recreational Water Illnness in the US 2005-2006
Seeded on Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:02 AM EDT (cdc.gov)
Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) are a problem in the US and abroad. This is the CDC's latest surveillance summary of RWIs that occurred during 2006-2006.
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