Medically reviewed by Kate Colby, MPH Key Takeaways Avoid swimming in warm, stagnant, or scummy freshwater and do not swallow ...

The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park has been closed to the public after two recent cases of E. coli infection. Water sampling at the aquatic center has ...

Illinois health officials warned that the illnesses can be contracted by people swimming in pools, hot tubs, spas, water ...

The bacteria can be especially dangerous to children under 5, adults over 65 and people who compromised immune systems.

The Alabama Department of Public Health wants pool-goers to stay safe, and that includes avoiding the very real danger of ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is advising residents to avoid swimming at four state beaches due to safety concerns.

Best practices, including checking public E. coli reports and keeping your head above water can keep you safe while swimming.

As summer approaches, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reminding people to stay safe while ...

We are sampling 46 beaches for fecal bacteria contamination. Check the status of marine beaches before planning your next ...

Some vibrio infections can lead to necrotizing fasciitis, a serious form of bacterial infection commonly referred to as ...

As school lets out and temperatures rise, families are getting ready to spend more time in and around pools, and health and ...

It is warm, so we want to get into the water. This is possible not just at official swimming locations like ’t Twiske, Het ...