Education and Information for Travelers
on Healthy Swimming and Recreational Water
When you travel, you risk coming in contact with recreational water germs you might not find at home. Many of these germs can make you very sick. Travel can be particularly risky for people with special health needs or weakened immune systems. Before you travel, know all the facts so you can stay healthy.
Waterborne Illness and Travel
- Information on Diseases Sometimes Spread in Recreational Water (both in the United States and globally)
- Fact Sheets on Illnesses That Are Sometimes Spread Through Recreational Water in the United States
- Cryptosporidiosis Information for Travelers
- Six Steps for Healthy Swimming
- Frequently Asked Questions on Healthy Swimming and Recreational Water
General Healthy Travel
Healthy Travel for Those with Special Health Needs
- Preventing Infections During Travel: A Guide for People with HIV Infection
- Prevention of Cryptosporidiosis for Immunocompromised Persons
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