Recreational Water Illness (RWI)

The week of May 19th - 25th marks the annual Recreational Water Illness (RWI) Prevention Week. This seasonal event is traditionally the start of the summer swim season. However, it is important to note that this page is a great resource for both the public and pool operators on a year-round basis.

Resources*

Below are several resources to increase awareness of recreational water illnesses, as well as healthy swimming practices.

National Recreational Water Illness (RWI) Prevention Press Release - A Seasonal document that has many good resources and infomation sources to be used year-round. Word version Adobe Acrobat .(pdf) Version

Cryptosporidium (Crypto) Alert for Aquatic Staff and Health Professionals - Information describing the Reports and Cases of Crypto Outbreaks. Adobe Acrobat .(pdf) Version

RWI Prevention Week, Center for Disease Control (CDC) Letter - A .pdf version of the letter from CDC sent to Health Professionals and potential Aquatic Staff.

RWI Health Promotion Tool Kit - A .pdf version of the Health Promotion Tool Kit in which the CDC gives various resources for Recreational Water Illness Prevention. A huge list and resources and information for The Media, Community Leaders, Aquatic Facility Operators, Healthcare Providors, and Swimmers.

Important Links

http://www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming - CDC Web Site

http://www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming/swimmer_protection.htm - CDC Swimmer Protection

12 Steps for Prevention of Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs) (For Pool Staff) - CDC 12 Steps of Prevention

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	Recreational Water Illness (RWI) The week of May 19th - 25th marks the annual Recreational Water Illness (RWI) Prevention Week. This seasonal event is traditionally the start of the summer swim season. However, it is important to note that this page is a great resource for both the public and pool operators on a year-round basis. Resources* Below are several resources to increase awareness of recreational water illnesses, as well as healthy swimming practices. National Recreational Water Illness (RWI) Prevention Press Release - A Seasonal document that has many good resources and infomation sources to be used year-round. Word version Adobe Acrobat .(pdf) Version Cryptosporidium (Crypto) Alert for Aquatic Staff and Health Professionals - Information describing the Reports and Cases of Crypto Outbreaks. Adobe Acrobat .(pdf) Version RWI Prevention Week, Center for Disease Control (CDC) Letter - A .pdf version of the letter from CDC sent to Health Professionals and potential Aquatic Staff. RWI Health Promotion Tool Kit - A .pdf version of the Health Promotion Tool Kit in which the CDC gives various resources for Recreational Water Illness Prevention. A huge list and resources and information for The Media, Community Leaders, Aquatic Facility Operators, Healthcare Providors, and Swimmers. Important Links http://www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming - CDC Web Site http://www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming/swimmer_protection.htm - CDC Swimmer Protection 12 Steps for Prevention of Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs) (For Pool Staff) - CDC 12 Steps of Prevention