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Hot Tub/Spa User Information

Hot tub operator staff and health departments alone cannot prevent all recreational water illnesses in hot tubs. Public hot tub users can take extra HOT steps (Heed, Observe, and Talk) to lead the way in protecting themselves and their families.

  • Don’t enter a hot tub when you have diarrhea.
  • Don’t swallow hot tub water or even get it into your mouth.
  • Shower or bathe with soap before entering the hot tub.
  • Observe limits, if posted, on the maximum allowable number of bathers.
  • Don’t let children less than 5 years of age use hot tubs.
  • Don’t drink alcohol before entering the hot tub or during hot tub use.
  • If pregnant, consult a physician before hot tub use, particularly in the first trimester

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