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Good News: These Three Problems Aren’t RWIs

Last updated on January 14, 2021 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

mother helping young daughter use kickboard in pool

Even if you have your own private swimming pool, reading about Recreational Water Illnesses can be pretty disconcerting. So after a series of 4 posts about those frustrating possibilities (See parts 1, 2, 3 & 4), we thought we’d give you some good news! Contrary to some people’s assumptions, the following ailments cannot be transmitted […]

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The Sun, Your Swimming Pool & Your Skin, Part 4

Last updated on November 5, 2020 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

sister and brother speeding across pool water

Did you know that despite a greater understanding today of what causes skin cancer, Melanoma rates have actually tripled over the past 35 years? Among other forms of skin protection, using broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 is an important factor in protecting your skin from this deadly form of cancer (see Parts 1, […]

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The Sun, Your Swimming Pool & Your Skin, Part 3

Last updated on November 5, 2020 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

three teenage friends wearing bikinis

Often, people falsely assume that if they’re not getting burnt, they’re not at risk for skin cancer; but that’s not quite true. As we described in a previous post in this series, using broad-spectrum sunscreen is one of several steps that can both help prevent sunburn as well as early signs of aging. But more […]

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The Sun, Your Swimming Pool & Your Skin, Part 2

Last updated on November 5, 2020 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

brother and sister with diving gear in pool

Since Vitamin D is a key component in your health (see Part 1) and getting some sun is necessary for the production of Vitamin D, some people reason that sunscreen must be a bad thing. Of the many contributing factors in Vitamin D deficiencies, sunscreen is not cited. However, sunscreen is a huge component in […]

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The Sun, Your Swimming Pool & Your Skin, Part 1

Last updated on November 5, 2020 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

Did you know that your backyard swimming pool gives you added opportunities to benefit from one of the most natural vitamins in the world? (Or maybe we should say “in this solar system,” but that would probably give it away.) That’s right: our very own sun is necessary for the production of Vitamin D, an […]

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Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 4

Last updated on July 7, 2020 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

underwater goggle kids swimming happily

While there are many wonderful health benefits to swimming — including cardiovascular, muscular, respiratory, emotional and joint health — you may not realize that there are also a few potential health-related problems associated with it. A variety of RWIs, or Recreational Water Illnesses, can be caused by germs found in water, improper chemical levels, or […]

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Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 3

Last updated on July 7, 2020 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

young girl relaxing arms spread on water tube

Recreational Water Illnesses come in a variety of forms, including skin conditions (see Part 1), respiratory illnesses (see Part 2), and diarrheal illnesses. Often caused by a combination of contaminants and chemicals found in pool water, the list of RWIs includes ear infections. While the official name of the kind of ear infection caused by […]

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Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 2

Last updated on July 7, 2020 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

young girl swimming underwater with goggles

In addition to what we’ve termed “swimmer’s skin” (see Part 1), there are some risks to your skin associated with swimming pool use. Like all RWIs, using a public pool comes with much greater risk than your own private swimming pool. By learning about them, though, you as a swimming pool owner can make certain […]

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Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 1

Last updated on July 7, 2020 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

young siblings jumping into swimming pool excitedly

RWIs, short for Recreational Water Illnesses, can come in a variety of forms. The most common are diarrheal illnesses, but respiratory infections can also pose a major threat. For swimming pool owners, understanding the causes and risks associated with pool water can be helpful in ensuring that their own pools offer a healthy place for […]

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Keeping Germs at Bay in Your Child Care Center, Part 2

Last updated on April 17, 2019 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

If you’re not careful, your child care center can easily become a place where contagious illnesses thrive. As important as policies for exclusion may be, the most significant factor in preventing the spread of common childhood illnesses is actually proper hygiene. Unfortunately, many illnesses become contagious while they’re still asymptomatic (lacking visible symptoms). So no […]

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