AS THE SUMMER SWIMMING SEASON HEATS UP, THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH HAS SOME TIPS TO KEEP FAMILIES SAFE.

EVERY DAY, TWO CHILDREN IN THE U-S UNDER THE AGE OF 14 DIE FROM DROWNING. THAT’S WHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE YOU CHILD HAS A LIFE JACKET OUT ON THE WATER AND A LIFEGUARD IS PRESENT AT YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC POOL SAYS PUBLIC HEALTH SPOKESPERSON MELANEY ARNOLD.

ARNOLD ADDS BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION IS ALSO A CONCERN.

YOU CAN ALSO SEARCH FOR “ILLINOIS BEACH GUARD” FOR PUBLIC HEALTH’S LISTING OF ILLINOIS BEACHES THAT ARE UNDER ADVISORY FOR HIGH BACTERIA LEVELS.

ARNOLD SAYS YOU SHOULD STAY OUT OF THE POOL IF YOU DIARRHEA. KIDS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO THE BATHROOM FREQUENTLY FOR POTTY BREAKS AND URGED NOT TO SWALLOW THE WATER.