06/03/2026
🏖 Planning a lake day or heading to the splash pad💦? Kids love the water—but germs that cause recreational water illnesses (RWIs) do too! They can spread through lakes, pools, splash pads—even hot tubs. The best way to stay safe?
✔️ Don’t swallow the water
✔️ Stay out if you're sick (especially with diarrhea)
✔️ Take kids on frequent bathroom breaks
✔️ Wash your hands after using the bathroom or changing diapers
✔️ Shower before and after swimming
Learn more: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/waterborne/prevention/recreational.html