The 3 Most Common Illnesses You Can Catch At A Swimming Pool

There are a few ways to prevent getting an infection at a public pool, according to doctors.

There’s nothing more refreshing than cooling off in the pool on a hot summer day. But as temperatures rise, pools and water parks tend to become more and more crowded with people.

Though chemicals in the water (like chlorine and bromine) kill many viruses and bacteria, there are still certain germs that may be lurking in the water — and it’s important to know what you can do to avoid them.