What parents should know about hidden risks at splash pads, according to a new CDC report
It turns out that splash pads, while delightful, can also be unexpected breeding grounds for waterborne illnesses.
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Waterborne disease outbreaks at 60 splash pads nationwide since 1997 led to 123 hospitalizations, CDC report says
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Splash pads are fun but can spark waterborne-disease outbreaks, CDC finds
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Splash pads really are fountains of fecal material; CDC reports 10K illnesses
The primary method for keeping recreational water free of infectious viruses and bacteria is chlorinating it. However, maintaining germ-killing chlorine concentration is especially difficult for ...