Transmissible: A Public Health Podcast

Ep 19: Splash Pads & Pathogens: How splash pads can be dangerous if not properly treated. (kw: interactive fountains, spray pads, spray parks, wet decks, Naegleria fowleri, Cryptosporidium)


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☀️💦🦠In this episode, Jessica (who is also a toddler mom) dives into the pathogen hazards of splash pads when the water is not treated properly. She discusses the dangers posed by Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba, and Cryptosporidium, a parasite causing severe gastrointestinal illness. Learn about the risks, symptoms, and essential safety measures to protect your family while enjoying splash pads this summer.

Citation:
What You Can Do to Stay Healthy at Splash Pads | Healthy Swimming | CDC
About Cryptosporidiosis | Cryptosporidium ("Crypto") | CDC

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Transmissible: A Public Health PodcastBy Jessica Stahl