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Medical Conditions - Hygiene During Swimming

There are certain hygiene-related precautions that are to be ensured before swimming in order to keep ourselves and others safe from recreational water illness. This includes taking a shower before and after entering the pool, avoiding urinating in the water, not swimming while having sickness or open wounds, etc. These are to be followed to avoid contracting any eye, ear, or skin infections. Also, make sure not to run around the pool, as it may be slippery and lead to unwanted slipping and injuries.

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I am a swimmer and my rashes just got better with a steroid cream. Can I hit the pool?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. If your previous skin lesions are healed now, then you definitely need to stop steroids.

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If someone with a fungal infection swims in a pool, will they spread to others?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Swimming is considered a safe recreational activity. But that is not totally true.

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