A new study found more than 10,000 cases of waterborne disease infections associated with splash pads, with the most common virus being transmitted by ingesting fecal matter.
The CDC says kids get sick from splash pads after ingesting fecal matter, adding that swim diapers don't prevent fecal contamination of recreational waterHealth officials are warning of waterborne disease risks associated with splash pads and fecal matter after finding that more than 10,000 children and adults have been sickened over 25 years.— analyzes 60 waterborne disease outbreaks associated with splash pads from 23 states and Puerto Rico between 1997 and 2022.
was the most common cause of waterborne disease outbreaks associated with these recreational spaces, with 91% of cases. It can be transmitted by ingesting water contaminated with feces from those infected.that can persist for up to three weeks. It mostly affects children aged 1 to 4 and young children not yet toilet trained and spend time in wading pools
to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. “Recommended user behaviors in splash pads and other recreational water venues include not getting in the water if ill with diarrhea until two weeks after it has stopped, not swallowing the water, taking young children on bathroom breaks or checking diapers or swim diapers every hour, and, if needed, changing them away from the water,” study authors wrote. “Because splash pads are intended for young children, these efforts need to be oriented toward and reach caregivers of young children.
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