Cryptosporidium (and other parasites) – no problem at Duck and Dive!
Source: Sydney Morning Herald 14/2/2024
Cryptosporidiosis is commonly caught when swimming in water infected with the Cryptosporidium parasite.
Health Protection NSW head Dr Jeremy McAnulty said half of all cases have been in children under 10 years old. He urged parents to be especially vigilant about where and when they let their children swim.
“The parasite survives for many days, even in chlorinated pools, and in the past very large outbreaks have been caused by people who had recently been infected going swimming,” he said. “With many schools about to hold swimming carnivals, we’re urging parents to stay alert for symptoms.”
Any water can potentially host the parasite, but the risk is particularly elevated in swimming pools because it is resistant to chlorine.
Children who have had diarrhoea should be kept at home until their symptoms have completely stopped, and avoid swimming or sharing towels for at least two weeks.
Don’t worry, Duck and Dive have got you covered! Our pools operate with UV (Ultra Violet light) which kills all known pathogens like Cryptosporidium that chlorine alone cannot kill.
It also means the water is kinder to skin, eyes and helps us maintain chlorine levels that reduce eczema flare up!
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There are many swim lesson providers for babies and toddlers all over the city, offering different programs. Many other programs are based on water familiarity and building confidence through song and rhyme. At the Duck and Dive baby swim school we go beyond these basic stages, as we recognise the importance of survival skills and aim to nurture a lifelong love of the water…
