You can also check all other safety measures while you are at the pool. [2] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source

There should be signs posted at your pool for others to do the same. Look for these posted around the locker room or shower area of the pool. [3] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source

There is also a chance of an accident in the pool if you are suffering from diarrhea. [4] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source

Wrapping the wound up will not prevent this from happening. The bandage will get wet and get into the pool, so keep your family out if they have any wound.

Use an age appropriate explanation about why urinating in the pool not to be done. This can be harder to explain to younger children, but try to make it clear. [6] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source

Make sure you change your children’s diapers away from the pool. You don’t want to accidentally contaminate the water with germs. [7] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source

Make sure you tell your children to avoid doing this as well. Explain to them that the water can make them sick. Also avoid opening your eyes underwater. The intense water exposure can cause eye infections from the bacteria or germs. [8] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source

These will not prevent your children from contaminating the water if they have diarrhea because these diapers are not completely leak proof. [9] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source When your child is in swimming trunks, make sure you change them every 30 to 60 minutes. Always wash your hands afterwards. [10] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source

If you don’t, it can cause athlete’s foot and warts.

The RWIs can also be caused by pool chemicals. [11] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source You are unlikely to get head lice, MRSA, and pinworms by swimming in a public pool. [12] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source

Diarrhea, which develops most often Ear infections Skin rashes Eye and lung irritation Upper respiratory infections[13] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source

Splash pads Water parks Hot tubs Spray parks[14] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source Rivers Lakes Water fountains Oceans[15] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source