Do you make use of your local municipal or gym pool? While swimming in a public pool needn't be a health risk, traces of human waste could be a problem – and could lead to illness. Take the necessary steps to make your pool experience as hygienic as possible.

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Find out when children’s swimming classes are held so that you can avoid these times if possible (when children use a pool, there is a greater chance of faecal matter drifting about); don’t swallow the pool water, keep your eyes closed underwater, and have a shower immediately after swimming; don't swim if you have any open cuts or sores; don’t spend longer in the pool than you need to do your exercises; if you notice any worrisome symptoms, such as rash, diarrhea or eye irritation, stop using the pool until you’ve consulted your doctor.

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