Pool Chemical–Associated Health Events in Public and Residential Settings — United States, 2003–2012, and Minnesota, 2013

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Pool Chemical–Associated Health Events in Public and Residential Settings — United States, 2003–2012, and Minnesota, 2013



Recreational Water–Associated Disease Outbreaks — United States, 2009–2010

May 16, 2014

Almost 5,000 people visited US emergency departments in 2012 after inhaling pool chemical fumes or dust or splashing pool chemicals into their eyes. Pool operators and owners can helpprevent these injuries. For 2009–2010, 28 states and Puerto Rico reported 81 disease outbreaks caused by swimming in contaminated water. Swimmers and parents can help prevent illness and outbreaks. Pool operators, pool owners, swimmers, parents, and health departments can promote healthy and safe swimming using free materials from CDC.