The following gastrointestinal illnesses have been associated with recreational water activities. Gastrointestinal illnesses affect a person's stomach and intestines, and can cause diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.
Health care providers, hospitals, and local health departments are required to report waterborne disease outbreaks. If you can't reach them, contact us at 20 (24-hour assistance available). Report suspected recreational water illnesses to your local health department. If you think you have a recreational water illness that needs medical attention, contact your health care provider. Recreational water illnesses typically affect a person's stomach and intestines, skin, or respiratory system. Swimming pools, spas, lakes, rivers, or oceans are all potential sources of water recreation illness.
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