夏季游泳须知: 安全与健康两手抓

Summertime's rising mercury brings the allure of refreshing swimming pools. But, before taking a dip, it's important to take proper precautions to avoid getting sick.

夏日攀升的高温让清凉的游泳池充满了魅力。不过，在你跳进游泳池之前，最好做好防护措施，避免被传染疾病。

The city of Phoenix had to close all 21 of its public pools last summer because swimmers were getting sick. And, in order to avoid a similar fate this year, the city hired deck attendants for its public pools to make sure people shower and take bathroom breaks. Also, toddlers are required to wear swim diapers, which are available in vending machines.

去年夏天，因为有很多游泳者染上疾病，凤凰城不得不关闭了所有的21所公共泳池。今年，为了防止此类事件再度发生，人们雇佣了岸上服务员，以确保每位游泳者都能进行淋浴；同时，要求婴幼儿都穿上在贩卖机有售的游泳尿裤。

It's all to avoid cryptosporidium, a parasite that causes cramping diarrhea, vomiting and fever that can last a couple of weeks.

这些措施都是为了阻止隐孢子虫的传播。隐孢子虫是一种能引起抽筋、痢疾、呕吐和高烧的寄生虫。它所引发的这些症状往往能持续几个星期。

Tips on Avoiding Crypto

如何防治隐孢子虫

Avoid swallowing pool water or getting it into your mouth

不要让泳池里的水进入嘴巴

Do not swim if you have diarrhea

如果正得痢疾，不要游泳

Take a thorough cleansing shower with soap before swimming

游泳后，使用香皂做一次彻底的淋浴

Wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers

厕后或给孩子更换尿布后洗手

Take children on frequent bathroom breaks or check diapers often

经常带小孩到卫生间检查尿布是否牢靠

Change diapers in a bathroom, not at poolside, and thoroughly clean diaper-changing area

在卫生间而不是泳池旁边给小孩换尿布，并彻底清洁更换的区域

Additional Pool Safety Tips
其他游泳池安全建议

Pool safety goes beyond sanitation.

泳池安全比卫生更重要

The pool water should be clear, not cloudy and the tiles should not be slippery or slimy.

泳池的水应该清澈，不能浑浊，表面不能滑腻或者黏糊糊。

If you want to check up on your public pool and make sure it is properly chlorinated, you can buy chlorine test strips. Dip the strip in the water and, after a few seconds, it turns different colors to indicate whether the pool has proper chlorine and ph levels.

Home Drownings Most Common

最常见的是在家溺水

Another important note: 80 percent of drownings happen at home. But they can be prevented.

另一个重要提醒：80%的溺水发生在家里，而这一切完全是可以预防的。