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These videos, posters, and additional materials were developed by state and local health departments and other partners. They can be used to help raise awareness about recreational water illnesses (RWIs) and other healthy swimming topics.

Partner Videos

Pool Chemical Safety

Pool Chemical Safety
Running time: (13:39)
Release Date: 7/8/2013
Closed Captioned Closed Captioned for the Hearing Impaired

Summary: This pool chemical safety video, intended for homeowners and commercial pool managers, outlines the safe use of pool chemicals. Produced by the Chlorine Institute and the American Chemistry Council, the video includes health and safety messages from CDC.

Olga – No Crypto 2013: Salt Lake County Health Department

Olga – No Crypto 2013: Salt Lake County Health Department
Running time: (:45)
Release Date: 7/2/2013
Closed Captioned Closed Captioned for the Hearing Impaired

Summary: This video gives swimmers and parents tips to stop the spread of Crypto in pools, including washing thoroughly with soap before swimming.

Rules of the Pool: Arizona Department of Health Services

Rules of the Pool: Arizona Department of Health Services
Running time: (2:01)
Release Date: 6/9/2012
Closed Captioned Closed Captioned for the Hearing Impaired

Summary: This is a fun video that teaches viewers about healthy swimming through 5 simple rules.

Recreational Water Illness Media Campaign: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Recreational Water Illness Media Campaign: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Running time:
Shower Before Using Pool 1 (:30)
Shower Before Using Pool 2 (:30)
Change Diapers in the Bathroom (:30)

Summary: These short videos demonstrate the importance of showering before swimming and changing babies’ diapers in the bathroom instead of near the swimming pool.

Opening Time (Keep it Clean – No Crypto): Salt Lake County Health Department

Opening Time (Keep it Clean – No Crypto): Salt Lake County Health Department
Running time: (:31)
Release Date: 3/6/2009
Closed Captioned Closed Captioned for the Hearing Impaired

Summary: This video offers simple healthy swimming tips to keep Crypto out of swimming pools.

Lady Killer (Keep it Clean – No Crypto): Salt Lake County Health Department

Lady Killer (Keep it Clean – No Crypto): Salt Lake County Health Department
Running time: (:31)
Release Date: 3/6/2009
Closed Captioned Closed Captioned for the Hearing Impaired

Summary: This video encourages swimmers diagnosed with Crypto to stay out of the pool for two weeks after their diarrhea has completely resolved to protect other swimmers.

Print Materials

Keep Poop out of the Pool

Keep Poop Out of the Pool

Developed by: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Message: Help prevent waterborne disease by showering with soap before entering the pool.
Audience: Designed for public pool patrons.

Poster:

Keep Poop out of the Pool [PDF – 1 page] (8.5 x 11)

Help Keep Waters Clean, Safe & Fun

help keep waters clean, safe, and fun

Developed by: Ottawa (Michigan) County Health Department, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Message: Help prevent recreational water illnesses at the beach and natural bodies of water.
Audience: Designed for beach patrons.

Posters:

English [PDF – 5 pages] (11×17)

PDF includes 5 posters.

Rack Cards:

English [PDF – 6 pages] (4×9)

PDF includes 6 documents, designed to be printed as promotional “rack cards.”

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